A spa massage focuses primarily on relaxation and skin level stimulation. Medical and Deep Tissue Massage at Remedium Wellness is assessment led. We use specific techniques to manipulate deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to treat clinical conditions, improve range of motion, and manage chronic pain.

To reach the underlying muscle fibers and break down stubborn knot), we must apply firm, targeted pressure. You may feel productive pain, that good ache that signals a release. However, we never work past your pain threshold, as causing the body to tense up can be counterproductive to the treatment.

It is common to feel some post massage soreness for 24 to 48 hours after a deep tissue or medical treatment, similar to the feeling after a heavy workout. This is a normal part of the body’s inflammatory response as it begins to repair the tissues we’ve manipulated. We recommend staying hydrated to help flush out metabolic waste.

We view massage as a mechanical primer. By using medical massage to reduce muscle guarding and over tightness, we make it easier for your Osteopath or Physio to perform joint mobilisations or for you to complete your rehab exercises with the correct form.

Yes, but the approach is different. We don’t just rub the area of pain; we look for the muscular compression point, often the piriformis muscle in the glutes, that is pinching the nerve. By releasing that specific muscle, we can often alleviate the radiating pain, numbness, or tingling associated with sciatica.

For acute injuries, we may see you once a week for a short period. For general maintenance and Desk Neck prevention in a high stress environment like Hoxton, most of our clients find that a session every 4 to 6 weeks is the sweet spot to keep their body functioning optimally and prevent old injuries from flaring up.