Massage is a gentle therapy which can help to relieve a wide range of conditions. By improving the circulation, massage accelerates the body's own natural healing process, bringing nourishment to tired muscles or damaged tissue.

Massage can be beneficial for the following common ailments or conditions.

Tennis Elbow

The medical name for Tennis elbow is Lateral Epichondylitis as this condition occurs where the tendons of the forearm insert onto the lateral epichondyle of the elbow joint.

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is medically termed Adhesive Capsulitis and is a condition which affects the capsule around the glenohumeral joint whereby the capsule becomes inflamed, swollen and contracted. As a consequence the normal elasticity of the capsule is replaced by pain and stiffness.

Back Pain

The back is an area of great strength and mobility and it is the main supportive structure of the body. It therefore warrants more attention than most other areas. By working on the back, nerves affecting every part of the body can be reached. Full back massage with emphasis on the spine and lower back, greatly alleviates effects of stress throughout the body, enhancing physical and psychological well being.

Back strain is the most common source of debilitating pain. Many sports put increase strain on the back, legs and buttocks. Previous injuries can make the back prone to recurrent pain. Awkward, in-appropriate or excessive exercise can also cause trouble.

Smooth, flowing stokes stretch the muscles and tissues round contours of the back and help restore flexibility for health and mobility whilst stronger stokes along the spinal muscles and over the lower back bring deeper relief to aching and knotted muscles.

The back carries a lot of strain and massage movements are often the most appreciated part of a massage loosening tissues and helping to stimulate blood and the lymph flow.

Stress

Relaxation is a prescription for health. Along with a well-balanced diet, an exercise programme and a positive attitude towards recognising and coping with stress, relaxation will help you balance the body and mind even when you're worried and under pressure.

Massage for the older person

As we get older, painful, stiff joints, rheumatism and other signs of wear and tear become all too common. There are many ways to minimize the discomfort that the aging process brings. Good nutrition and remaining as active as possible are as crucial as ever and massage can help in reducing pain, alleviating stiffness and retaining mobility. Increasing the blood circulation and gently releasing stiffness and inflexibility, it is a good way to help keep active. It isn't necessary to lie down, sitting on a chair is fine for a massage of the neck and shoulders. You can also raise a leg on a stool for massaging the leg, foot and ankles.