What the difference between acupuncture and dry needling?
While both modalities use the same needles, the purpose of acupuncture is to alter energy flows (Qi) along with traditional Chinese meridians. Dry needling directly targets musculoskeletal function, aiding with muscle tension, pain and flexibility.
Is Remedial Massage covered by medicare?
No. But we are covered by private health!
At what age can I begin receiving massage?
Anybody can benefit from receiving a remedial massage, it all depends on recovery time, stress and activity levels.
What are the benefits of remedial massage?
Muscle relaxation, decreased stress, increased circulation, increased mobility and flexibility, pain relief, improved physical and cognitive performance.
Why should I stretch after my massage?
Muscles are happy when they’re long and flexible. When they are short and tight, this can lead to all sorts of pain and discomfort. Stretching after a massage (and subsequently daily) will help to keep muscles healthy.
Can I go to the gym after my remedial massage?
Some say that receiving a massage pre-workout is a good thing, allows the muscles to warmed up and stretched out so you’re more flexible. It can also put you in the right state of mind for the best workout. However, this only works when the massage therapist focuses on very light strokes rather than deep tissue massage as this can lead to muscle soreness and tightness. We suggest using a remedial massage to help with reducing soreness and tightness AFTER a workout. If you are still persistent to hit the gym after a massage, it’d be best to wait a few hours to give your muscles time to settle.
What other services does the remedial massage therapist provide?
Moneta Tan, our remedial massage therapist provides pain education, exercise rehabilitation, cupping, myofascial stretching and dry needling.
How often should I have a massage?
Frequency depends completely on each person’s lifestyle and purpose for getting a massage. To monitor how your body is responding to remedial massage, it is recommended to book a follow-up two weeks from your initial appointment. From then, we can discuss your long term goals and how we can achieve them through maintenance (whether that is every 4,6,8 weeks etc).
Will I be sore after my massage?
It is not uncommon to feel sore after a massage. Much like a workout, if your muscles aren’t used to it, you may be sore for up to two days post-massage before feeling the full benefits.
Can I go to the gym before my remedial massage?
Yes, you definitely can. Hitting the gym then dropping by to our Remedial Massage Therapist can reduce muscle soreness and speeds up cell recovery compared to no post-workout massage. According to a study in the Journal of Athletic Training this can reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMs) by a massive 30%. Our massage therapist understands what kind of massage to give each client, allowing you to set your body up for success.