Shin splints refers to the pain felt along the shinbone or tibia bone. The pain is caused by an inflammation of the muscles, bone tissue and tendons surrounding the tibia, and generally occurs after repetitive motion and impact during exercise. Runners and dancers are...
With approximately one in four rugby players becoming injured during the season, it’s no surprise that many are looking to massage to manage or prevent injuries. This is because, in addition to therapeutic treatments like cryotherapy, massage can assist rugby players...
Massage therapy has been proven to be a great alternative to traditional pain management. For people suffering from tendonitis, it can help with pain relief and speed up the recovery process. Since tendonitis can take weeks to heal, using a massage therapy program to...
Whether you’re a professional runner or just like to hit the pavement as part of your daily exercise, massage therapy provides several benefits for runners. Since the legs, feet and ankles absorb a lot of shock when running, they can end up feeling tight, sore or...
Whether you’re a professional tennis player or a tennis enthusiast, you’ll know how strenuous a sport it can be. The repetitive movement and forceful impact on the joints and muscles makes tennis a sport that can cause many injuries, meaning tennis players are prone...
Anyone suffering from sciatica knows that the pain can be unbearable at times. This means that sciatica can seriously impact a person’s quality of life, making every day tasks such as sitting, sleeping or walking difficult. Finding relief can be hard, but in most...
There seems to be some general confusion when it comes to pregnancy massage. While there are massage therapists who specialise in massage therapy during pregnancy, there are also therapists who turn away pregnant women out of fear that it may do more harm than good....
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition affecting around 2-5% of the Australian population, mainly young to middle-aged women. The condition causes pain and muscle stiffness in many parts of the body, and leaves the sufferer feeling fatigued and with difficulty sleeping....
Massage therapy is used to treat a range of mental and physical health conditions, and can be a good alternative to conventional methods of treatment. When it comes to individuals with Parkinson’s disease, massage can help to relieve both physical and mental tension,...
When considering the practical applications of massage therapy, sports message is a surprisingly overlooked field. Athletes and those leading active lifestyles benefit greatly from sports massage as it helps to increase flexibility, prevent injuries, and treat...