 Soft tissue massage involves direct physical action on the muscle and other soft tissues of your body. Soft tissue massage targets your muscles, tendons, ligaments, or other connective tissue such as fascia. Massage is the best known example of a soft tissue technique. Soft tissue massages include a whole range of massage depths, pressures and durations. Your massage therapist is a professional who understands what techniques are right for your body at any given time. A Soft Tissue Massage aims to alleviate aches, pains and injuries that are attributed to your body’s soft tissues. Soft Tissue Massage BenefitsA Soft Tissue Massage is a specific type of massage which aids in relaxing muscles, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, improves the healing time of strained ligaments and muscular tissue, reduces the inflammation of joints and heart rate, improves range of motion and joint flexibility, increases endorphins, strengthens the immune system, decreases spasms, improves oxygen flow and helps to relieve muscle tension. It also has a wide variety of mental benefits, including the ability to induce a very relaxed state of mind. Getting a good massage has been shown to do the following things:
Reduce symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Common Soft Tissue Massage TechniquesThere are several different massage techniques including: Trigger PointsA trigger point massage provides relief from chronic muscle pain. It targets the muscles and promotes flexibility of the body’s connective tissue. Swedish MassageThis technique can also be referred to as the broad handed technique. It is used to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from muscles. FrictionFriction creates heat used to promote healing in an injured area. For more advice please contact your trusted remedial massage therapist. What are the Common Massage Styles?FAQs about Massage |
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
What are the Benefits of a Quality Soft Tissue Massage?
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Here's a GREAT discount for YOU with our New Massage Therapist!
We are very pleased to welcome our newest addition to the PhysioWorks team
Remedial Massage Therapist Mick Craven!
Mick has over 13 years’ experience in the health industry, spending several years as a Personal Trainer, Martial Arts Instructor and Lifestyle Coach.
In addition to his remedial, sports and deep tissue massage qualifications, Mick is also trained in Chinese massage therapy, Tuina, using the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and specialised massage techniques to most effectively identify and treat the cause of the presenting condition. The particular strength of this therapy is the ability to view the client as a whole in order to encourage a lasting return to health and balance.
In addition to massage therapy, Mick also utilises cupping therapy and dry needling, which works particularly well when combined with traditional massage techniques and Chinese massage therapy.
Over the years, Mick has worked with a broad range of clientele from busy professionals to athletes, clients with chronic diseases, war veterans and many other people in between.
If you'd like to see for yourself what all the hype is about, PhysioWorks is offering a great introductory special for Mick's services!
Be one of the first 10 people to book your Remedial Massage with Mick Craven, and receive a HUGE 20% DISCOUNT off your treatment!
Be one of the first 10 people to book your Remedial Massage with Mick Craven, and receive a HUGE 20% DISCOUNT off your treatment!
Hurry! Call us now on 3269 1122 or book online today:
Terms & Conditions: Valid only at Sandgate PhysioWorks clinic. 20% discount applies at the time of treatment, and is not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Who is Mick Craven?
PhysioWorks at Sandgate welcomes Mick Craven to their professional team.
Mick has over 13 years experience in the health industry, spending several years as a Personal Trainer, Martial Arts Instructor and Lifestyle Coach. Mick is currently an AAMT accredited Remedial Massage Therapist and an Exercise & Sports Science (ESSA) accredited Exercise Physiologist.
In addition to his remedial, sports and deep tissue massage qualifications, Mick is also trained in Chinese massage therapy (Tuina). This therapy involves using the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and specialised massage techniques to most effectively identify and treat the cause of the presenting condition. The particular strength of this therapy is the ability to view the client as a whole in order to encourage a lasting return to health and balance.
In addition to massage therapy, Mick also utilises cupping therapy and dry needling, which works particular well when combined with traditional massage techniques and Chinese massage therapy.
Over the years, Mick has worked with a broad range of clientele from busy professionals to athletes, clients with chronic diseases, war veterans and many other people in between.
In his spare time, Mick enjoys spending time with his family, walking and bike riding, although more recently he has been getting most of his exercise chasing his three young boys around.
Book your Appointment with Mick Craven
Phone 32691122 - Sandgate
Book Online
More info about Mick Craven
Therapies: * Dry Needling,* Remedial Massage,* Sports Massage,* Deep Tissue Massage,* Relaxation Massage,* Exercise Physiologist
Remedial Massage Therapist
- Deep tissue massage
- Sports Massage
- Relaxation Massage
- Chinese Massage (Tuina)
Exercise Physiologist
Cupping and Dry Needling
Book your Appointment with Mick Craven
Phone 32691122 - Sandgate
Book Online
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