Pre-op physiotherapy will help you to prepare for your best chance of a successful surgery. We'll educate you about what you'll experience, and plan your treatment at each stage of recovery to help you bounce back quicker.
Pre-Operative Physiotherapy (also known as Pre-habilitation) involves working through a tailored, Physiotherapist-designed exercise program to improve your strength and function before surgery. Pre op physio exercises are targeted towards muscle weaknesses and limitations in movement to optimise joint function and prepare the joint for surgery.
Before your operation, there are many questions you may have that your surgeon or other doctors may not have the time to discuss in detail. This is where our Physiotherapists can help – having treated many others who have been through the same surgery and completed the rehabilitation process afterwards, we can help to educate you about the surgical process and what to expect along the way.
Pre-habilitation increases your chances of successful surgery by familiarising you with exercise programs before you experience surgical pain, as well as educating you on what you can expect through the process. Pre-habilitation can also be used to decrease your chance of injury in sport and exercise through preventative exercises.
Yes, it is common to feel some soreness or tenderness after a remedial massage, especially if deep tissue techniques or trigger point therapy were used to release tight muscles and fascia. This post-massage soreness is a natural response as your muscles adjust to the treatment and is usually temporary, lasting anywhere from a few hours to 48 hours. You should feel that your body becomes more accustomed to massage and becomes less sore with subsequents sessions.
The ideal frequency of remedial massage depends on your specific needs, lifestyle, and physical condition. This is something that is best discussed with your massage therapist and other health professionals to decide what is best for you. Its often the case that you will feel better after a remedial massage, in which case, there is never any harm by having this more regularly than your body asks for it.
For Injury Recovery & Rehabilitation: Between twice a week and fortnightly, depending on what other treatment you are receiving
If you’re recovering from an injury or dealing with chronic pain, weekly or fortnightly sessions can help reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and speed up recovery.
Your physiotherapist or myotherapist may recommend a structured plan to complement other treatments.
For Maintenance of Chronic Pain & Muscle Tension: This may be every 2-4 weeks, howere there may be individual instances where the plan is different
If you have longstanding muscle tightness, stress-related tension, or postural issues that are stable, a remedial massage every 2-4 weeks can help maintain flexibility and reduce pain flare-ups.
This is especially beneficial for people with desk jobs, repetitive strain injuries, or postural imbalances.
For Sports Performance & Injury Prevention: This will depend on the phase you in during your pre-season or season. Elite atheltes might get this 4-5 times per week. In other instances, this could be much less frequent.
For General Maintenance & Wellbeing: Every 2-6 weeks depending on your needs
If you’re generally healthy and use remedial massage for relaxation, flexibility, or stress relief, a monthly session is a good way to maintain muscle balance and prevent tension buildup.
Remedial massage is a targeted therapy that focuses on assessing and treating musculoskeletal pain, dysfunction, and injuries.
It uses techniques like deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and stretching to relieve pain, restore movement, and promote healing.
Remedial massage is highly effective for treating general muscle pain, stiffness, and postural imbalances, including:
For athletes and active individuals, remedial massage aids in injury recovery, muscle performance, and injury prevention by treating:
Remedial massage helps correct postural issues caused by prolonged sitting, desk work, or repetitive movements:
Remedial massage can reduce pain and improve quality of life in chronic conditions by promoting blood flow, flexibility, and muscle relaxation:
Massage therapy activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping reduce stress and anxiety while improving mental clarity and sleep quality. It can help with:
Remedial massage can stimulate blood and lymph flow, supporting tissue healing and reducing swelling:
Regular remedial massage can help:
Remedial massage is a powerful tool for managing muscle pain, sports injuries, chronic conditions, and postural issues. It not only offers pain relief and improved mobility but also supports stress reduction and overall well-being.
Whether you’re an athlete, office worker, or someone managing chronic pain, remedial massage can help restore balance, movement, and function. For the best results, it’s often combined with physiotherapy, exercise-based rehab, or myotherapy.