Massage therapy

Massage features in the updated NICE (National Institute for Clinical Evidence) guideline for low back pain - as long as it is used alongside exercise: Recommendations | Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management | Guidance | NICE. 

Massage therapy may include effleurage (long sweeping movements), petrissage (kneading), trigger point technique (direct pressure to loosen tight, painful knots), and myofascial release (highly targeted release of different tissue layers). It can help to balance the workload of different parts of the body and help to maintain smooth, efficient and comfortable movement.

For some people it can be helpful to have massage intermittently, and if you notice that you benefit a great deal from it we can provide stand alone massage therapy appointments for existing patients. 

Massage could be given as part of physiotherapy sessions for a specific purpose, or during Aromatherapy massage appointments for wellbeing.