A case example of how massage can help- Does this sound like you?
Words by Remedial Massage Therapist Elle Badrak
Recently I had a gentleman in his 60’s reach out for help with a sore shoulder that had been causing him a lot of pain over the last few weeks and he just wanted some relief. He had soft treatments from regular massage therapists with no help at all, but he had not tried a Remedial Therapist until he came in to see me.
To begin, I went over his health history and checked range of motion and a few shoulder tests and found there were a few restrictions and limitations, including very forward rolled shoulders which seemed to be due to years of the way he worked.
With all details checked I then explained to this gentleman what I needed to do to treat the area of concern. I then worked the shoulder and specifically the area of pain with a mixture of myofascial release, trigger point therapy and finally some Dry Needling (of which permission was given, of course).
On completing the treatment, I proceeded to check the range of motion again to find that his range had improved, and his pain had greatly decreased – just from this one session.
I take great pleasure and am proud very time I am able to help one of you- and this gentleman has been able to remain pain free and I will continue to help him lead a better pain-free life into the future.
As a Remedial Massage Therapist, I believe it is our job to really listen to YOU, and to hear what YOU are requiring and needing, but also to guide and teach YOU about your body and how we can work together to reach a great outcome.
This is just one case study of many that we deal with every day, so if you thought no one can help whatever the issue, just know that we can.
Our Remedial Massage team is available for booking at Ashmore & Burleigh clinic on 07 5500 6470 or you can easily book online via our website www.mygcphysio.com.au
