Most people who book a remedial massage are not after a pampering session. They are after relief. Maybe you are an office worker who carries the day in your shoulders, a tradie whose lower back never quite lets go, or someone backing up from training and feeling every session the next morning.
Whatever the cause, that tightness has a way of following you around.
Remedial massage is a hands on, assessment led treatment aimed at the muscles and soft tissue causing you grief. At Pimpama Physiotherapy our qualified therapists tailor every session to what your body actually needs on the day, and because we are a physiotherapy practice first, your massage can sit alongside a wider rehab plan when that makes sense.
We can see you in your own home or at our Pimpama clinic, and we work across the Gold Coast, Logan and Brisbane.
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What Remedial Massage Actually Is
Remedial massage is a step up from a relaxation rub. Rather than working over the whole body for general wellbeing, a remedial therapist looks at where you are tight, sore or restricted, then works specifically on those areas using firmer, targeted techniques.
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The aim is to ease muscular tension, improve how freely you move and support your body's own recovery. It will not fix everything. And we will be honest with you if massage is not the right tool for your problem, but for a lot of everyday muscle and soft-tissue complaints it is a genuinely useful one.
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How a Session Works
There is no cookie-cutter routine here. Each session starts with a quick chat about your problem areas and a look at how you are moving. From there your therapist draws on a few different techniques depending on your goals and how your tissue responds on the day:
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Deep tissue work, using firm, targeted pressure to reach the deeper layers of muscle.
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Trigger point therapy, easing the tight, irritable spots in a muscle that can refer pain elsewhere.
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Myofascial release, applying slow, sustained pressure to loosen restrictions in the connective tissue.
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Passive stretching, gently moving a limb through its range to help you feel more mobile afterwards.
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Throughout, the pressure is matched to your comfort. Firm and therapeutic does not have to mean unbearable, and a good therapist works with you, not on you.
What Our Massage Therapists Help With
People come to us with all sorts of muscular niggles. Common ones include:
Ongoing Muscular Tension
Persistent tightness through the neck, shoulders and lower back, often from posture, desk work or long hours on your feet.
Recovery After Training
Easing the muscle soreness and stiffness that can follow a hard session or event, so you can get back to it sooner.
Tension-Type Headaches
Releasing tight trigger points in the upper back, neck and base of the skull, which can play a part in some headaches.
Older Injuries That Feel Stuck
Working on the muscle tightness and movement restrictions that can linger after a strain or sprain has healed.
General Tightness And Stress.
Many people simply find a session helps them feel looser and more able to switch off.
What To Expect At Your First Appointment
Allow around 45 minutes to an hour for your first visit. Your therapist will ask about your health history, check your current range of movement, and talk through what you want from the session before any hands-on work begins. Most people leave feeling looser and more comfortable, and with a couple of simple things you can do between visits to hold onto that.
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Massage At Home Or At Our Clinic
Not everyone wants to drive somewhere, sit in traffic, then drive home loose and relaxed only to tense up again. For a lot of people, being seen at home is simply easier, and it is especially helpful if getting out and about is hard for you. We offer mobile remedial massage across the Gold Coast, Logan and Brisbane, and you are equally welcome at our Pimpama clinic. The choice is yours.
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Claiming On Private Health
If you hold private health cover with extras, you may be able to claim a rebate on remedial massage, depending on your fund and your level of cover. It is worth checking your policy before you book, and we are happy to help you understand how it works.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is remedial massage?
Remedial massage is a targeted, hands-on treatment focused on the muscles and soft tissue causing pain, tightness or restricted movement. A therapist assesses the problem areas first, then works on them specifically, rather than giving a general full-body massage.
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What is the difference between a regular massage and a remedial massage?
A relaxation massage is mainly about feeling good and unwinding. A remedial massage is more clinical and specific. It starts with a short assessment, targets the areas causing you trouble, and uses firmer techniques chosen for your particular issue.
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What is the difference between remedial and deep tissue massage?
Deep tissue is one of the techniques a remedial therapist might use. Remedial massage is the broader approach, an assessment followed by whatever combination of techniques suits you, which may include deep tissue work, trigger point therapy or myofascial release.
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Can remedial massage help with headaches?
It may help with some headaches. Tension-type headaches are often linked to tight muscles in the neck and upper back, and easing that tension can bring relief for some people. It is not a treatment for every kind of headache, so ongoing or severe headaches should be properly assessed. Our physiotherapy team also works specifically with headache and migraine if you need a closer look.
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Do you do home visits?
Yes. We offer mobile remedial massage across the Gold Coast, Logan and Brisbane, and you can also be seen at our Pimpama clinic.
This information is general and is not a substitute for an individual assessment. Please book an appointment for advice tailored to you.
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Feeling tight, sore or stuck? Book a remedial massage at our Pimpama clinic or in your own home, and let us tailor a session to what your body needs.