Remedial Massage Therapy

Relaxation, Remedial and Sports Massage

Remedial Massage Therapy can support your health in many ways — from easing stress and tension to helping your body recover from injury. At Manning Physio clinic, we offer different types of massage that can be tailored to your individual needs:

• Relaxation Massage – A gentle, flowing style designed to reduce stress, calm the nervous system, and promote overall wellbeing.

• Remedial Massage – A therapeutic treatment that focuses on specific problem areas such as muscle tightness, pain, or postural imbalances. It can help with injury recovery and long-term tension.

• Sports Massage – A targeted approach for active individuals, used to prepare muscles before activity, aid recovery afterwards, and support performance by maintaining flexibility and reducing injury risk.

No matter which type of massage you choose, your treatment will be personalised to suit your needs. Our therapists draw on a variety of techniques to create the right approach for your body.

Techniques Used in Remedial Massage Therapy

• Swedish Massage – Gentle, rhythmic strokes that calm the nervous system, improve circulation, and prepare muscles for deeper work.

• Cross-Fiber Frictions – Applied across the muscle fibers to reduce scar tissue and speed up recovery after injury.

• Deep Tissue Massage – Firm pressure to release tension in deeper layers of muscle, helping with chronic pain, postural imbalances, and stiffness.

• Mobilisations – Gentle joint movements to improve flexibility and restore range of motion.

• Trigger Point Therapy – Targets muscle “knots” that can cause referred pain, helping to reduce headaches, ease tension, and improve movement.

• Myofascial Release – A slow, gentle technique that stretches connective tissue, reducing stiffness and improving mobility.

• Stretching – Passive and resistance-based stretches to lengthen tight muscles and enhance flexibility.

Which type of Massage is Right for Me?

• Choose relaxation massage if you’re feeling stressed, run-down, or simply want time to unwind and recharge.

• Choose remedial massage if you have ongoing pain, muscle tightness, injuries, or postural issues that need targeted attention.

• Choose sports massage if you’re active and want to prepare for training or competition, recover faster, and reduce your risk of injury.

If you’re not sure which option is best, our team will help guide you to the treatment that suits your body and your goals.