Remedial massage is a form of massage therapy which aims to treat muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. By using various techniques and pressures, your therapist can locate and repair damaged areas of the body and speed up its healing process

One specific benefit of remedial massage therapy is it’s proven positive effect on the endocrine or hormonal system. When stress and pain is experienced, our stress hormone levels (cortisol) increase.

The relaxing nature of remedial massage helps lower the cortisol levels, which in turn, reduces stress and pain. It also promotes an increase of serotonin and dopamine which can lift your mood. Not only that, massage treatment can also stimulate blood supply, make joints more mobile and help to repair damaged tissues.