Rapid Recovery Articles

Understanding C-section scar release and how it works

A caesarean section scar is often treated as something that simply 'heals and fades.' But under the surface, it can be a little more complex. For many women, that scar ...

Is 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 ...

Here’s how osteopathy can help with headaches

Headaches are one of the most common ways Australians experience pain, but not everyone understands the reasons behind why they experience headaches. There are multiple causes for headaches that cause ...

Pregnancy Massage

If you've never had a pregnancy massage before, it's normal to feel a bit unsure about what actually happens. Do you lie on your stomach? Is it super gentle? Is ...

How Remedial Massage can help relieve and manage Migraines and Headaches.

Headaches and Migraines can vary from a nagging annoyance to debilitating, that can side line you for days. While most people accept headaches as "normal" or solely rely on medication ...

Most running injuries are preventable — find out how

Every year, a significant portion of recreational and competitive runners experience an injury that sidelines them for weeks, sometimes months. The frustrating truth? The majority of these injuries are not ...

Understanding chronic pain

When it comes to pain, every single one of us has at some point in our life experienced it. From a broken bone to those annoying paper cuts. Pain is ...

Do you or a loved one suffer from chronic pain?

Are you tired of living in pain? Not happy with how your body functions? Not sleeping well, which affects your mood? Chronic pain is horrible. It affects your day to ...

What’s more effective… Remedial Massage or anti inflammatory’s?

It's a question we are often asked, especially for chronic lower back pain and with an over reliance by many on pharmaceutical drugs we thought we'd give our evidence based ...

Massage 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 ...

How 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 ...

Do you or someone you know use PAINKILLERS for Headaches?

How often is too often? To quote Headache Australia directly "In general, too often is more than 2-3 days per week." Why? Anything over this can set off what is ...

How Osteopath’s help investigate the root cause of your pain

At Rapid Recovery, we prioritise understanding the root causes of pain rather than simply treating symptoms. A holistic approach considers physical health, lifestyle factors, mental well-being, and physical habits, all ...

How 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 ...

Our BEST tip for HEADACHE SUFFERERS who sit at a desk…

Want an absolutely awesome tip that we've found has made a huge difference to our clients? We often find that people who sit at a desk, slaving away on a ...

Just injured yourself? Here’s all the info you need.

We've all been there. Injuries suck, pain sucks. If you're reading this you've probably just hurt yourself, or want to know and understand what to do if you have. You ...

Back Pain? Here is why dry needling can help you…

Have a sore back? Let's stick you with needles to make it feel better! That makes complete sense right? Dry Needling is pretty much that, BUT there is a science ...

Moxibustion

What is Moxibustion? Imagine combining the benefit of dry needling with the healing properties of heat. In a nutshell, that is what Moxibustion at Rapid Recovery can do for you. ...

Remedial Massage: your path to optimal recovery from injury

Muscle strain, injury, or chronic pain can drastically change the life you lead. An athlete who wants to get back in the game and a person with an aching discomfort ...

Your path to wellness with Osteo

The average human body contains 206 bones, which form part of the musculoskeletal system, working in harmony with ligaments, muscles, and other connective tissues. These components operate together to support ...

How osteopath’s help investigate the root cause of your pain

At Rapid Recovery, we prioritise understanding the root causes of pain rather than simply treating symptoms. A holistic approach considers physical health, lifestyle factors, mental well-being, and physical habits, all ...

Myotherapy: Restore muscle balance & alleviate chronic pain conditions

Trying to get the right kind of relief from chronic pain might be endless. In this regard, for those who want alternatives to medications or invasive treatments, a solution exists ...

The mind-body connection: How stress & mental health impact physical pain

The connection between mental health and physical well-being is well-recognised in healthcare. Many people experience physical pain linked to stress and anxiety, particularly in the musculoskeletal system. This relationship is ...

How 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 ...

Discovering 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 ...

What does an osteopath actually do?

Osteopaths take a whole-body, patient-focused approach to musculoskeletal health. Rather than just addressing the site of pain, they assess the entire body to identify contributing factors. This includes muscles, posture, ...

Myotherapy Near Me: Restore Muscle Balance and Alleviate Chronic Pain Conditions

Trying to get the right kind of relief from chronic pain might be endless. In this regard, for those who want alternatives to medications or invasive treatments, a solution exists ...
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Remedial Massage Near Me: Your Path to Optimal Recovery from Injury

Muscle strain, injury, or chronic pain can drastically change the life you lead. An athlete who wants to get back in the game and a person with an aching discomfort ...

Osteopathy now available in Healesville | Rapid Recovery

Healesville's newest osteopath We are pleased to announce that osteopathy services are now available at Rapid Recovery in Healesville. Our team is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments tailored to individual ...

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