Remedial Exercise
"After (the session) yesterday I was doing some specific physio shoulder exercises. Compared to how I have felt previously doing these exercises, it felt more spacious in and around my actual shoulder joints. Thus allowing a much easier movement of the exercise, a better understanding of the movement, and I feel more aligned and a better strengthening result from the exercise. Hours later I still have that sense of spaciousness and better alignment through and around the shoulders with an all over feeling of 'ease'." |
We take a strength based approach to our Rehabilitation & Remedial Exercise sessions to assist recovery from injury and chronic pain and tension.
Often our clients start out with remedial massage to address chronic tension and pain but if the same area or particular muscle keeps tightening up after a series of regular massages, it is usually due to an area of muscular weakness that is causing other parts of the body to compensate and work harder. At this point, taking injuries, joint deformities and other medical conditions into account, we recommend specific exercises to strengthen and mobilise. Once an assessment is done to identify the tight and weak areas, we formulate a suitable remedial exercise program to address the underlying musculoskeletal imbalance. Sometimes after injury or chronic pain, we brace and harden parts of our body to protect them which can restrict or inhibit movement and even cause imbalances and tension elsewhere as our body tries to compensate. There can also be a fine line between adequate rest and starting to move, rehabilitate and strengthen when we have joint and muscle pain. By taking a gentle and sensitive approach, we foster a connection to the body by tuning in and listening. Tuning in and being present with ourselves and our movement empowers us to know our limits, when to back off and when to move more. This focus has a settling effect, it reassures the body’s tissues and facilitates their relaxation helping the body to slide, glide and move with more ease. These sessions are tailored to help you return to movement and exercise without aggravating the problem area or depleting you after chronic illness. We are also able to work in conjunction with your medical professionals, post surgery rehabilitation program and allied health professionals such as your physiotherapist, podiatrist or occupational therapist if you would like some ongoing assistance to adhere to your rehabilitation program. |