Massage
Desk Workers: The hidden cost of sitting all day
Neck tension, headaches and stiff hips? In this article, our remedial therapist Tara Jenner explains why sitting at a desk all day can take a toll on your body, and what you can do about it. Have you ever finished a day at the office feeling more exhausted than you expected, with a tight neck,…
Read MoreIs your gym workout training the right muscles or causing you pain?
If you’re heading to the gym four, five or even six days a week, you’re probably putting a lot of effort into your training. But what happens when your hard work starts coming with lower back pain, neck pain or shoulder pain? Recently, I’ve seen a few clients who are training regularly but have started…
Read MoreIt hurts… but it feels good at the same time?
If you’ve ever had a massage or myotherapy treatment where you’ve thought: “This is going to sound weird, but it hurts… and somehow it feels good at the same time?” Not weird. Literally how I make a living. There is actually some interesting stuff happening within your nervous system that can help explain why a…
Read MoreMeet Kaspar Svihla, remedial therapist
Rapid Recovery is pleased to welcome Kaspar Svihla to the team as our newest Remedial Massage Therapist. Kaspar brings a genuine passion for helping people feel and move better through hands-on care. After initially considering careers in nursing and paramedicine, he discovered remedial massage and quickly realised it was the perfect fit, allowing him to…
Read MoreWhich massage is right for you?
A guide to choosing the best treatment for your needs When you’re booking a massage, it isn’t always obvious which treatment is the best fit. You might be wondering: Should I book a remedial massage or deep tissue massage? Is hot stone massage only for relaxation? What does lymphatic drainage massage actually do? Which massage…
Read MoreIs Remedial Massage right for you?
Here’s who can benefit If you’ve been living with a sore back, tight neck, aching shoulders or stiff muscles, you’ve probably wondered whether remedial massage is worth trying. The good news is that remedial massage isn’t just for elite athletes or people recovering from injuries. It’s a targeted, evidence-informed treatment that can help people of…
Read MoreIs massage safe in the first trimester?
Let’s talk about the elephant in the treatment room. The one where someone whispers “you can’t have a massage in the first trimester” like it is some sort of ancient medical law carved into stone tablets. Because here is the thing. It isn’t. There is a lot of fear around massage (and myotherapy) in early…
Read MoreMassage oil – Why we use the best!
With so many different types of oils and liniments on the market how do you know what is the best? Realistically it depends on it’s purpose. We have thoroughly researched and worked with an amazing oil distributer located just near Healesville, to create the best oil for clinic use! So what’s in this oil, and…
Read MoreHow your Massage Therapist keeps you active
Are you trying to be more active, or you are active and want to stay that way? It’s a common occurrence, particularly this time of year – Spring hits, we start to exercise more, but do we look after our body more now we are putting it through extra physical activity? Activities that we aren’t…
Read MoreHow does massage help your HEADACHE?
So you’ve heard that massage can be really effective to help many kinds of headaches? But how does this actually work? Let’s dive into it! We’re going to look at the 2 most common type of headaches – a tension headache & a cervicogenic headache. Tension Headaches Tension headaches often feel like a diffused ache…
Read MoreHow massage can support active people to keep active
At Rapid Recovery, we love seeing clients coming in before you hurt yourself. A good analogy is thinking like you get a car serviced. Ideally you’re getting that service before something goes wrong. When your car starts running a little rough, that service gets a bit more urgent. Ignore that niggle and here come the…
Read MoreDiscovering the best massage to boost your performance & recovery
In today’s fast-paced world, the need for effective pain relief and injury recovery has never been more crucial. Whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance or simply seeking relief from day-to-day aches, finding the right massage therapy can be a game-changer. If you’ve ever searched for “massage near me” and found yourself overwhelmed with…
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