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Therapeutic massage is a remedial type of massage and combines three different types of massage: swedish, sports and myofascial release.  Therapeutic massage involves manipulating the muscles and other soft tissues of the body to help relieve myofascial pain, break down scar tissue, relieve trigger points (knots), relax muscle spasms and release tight muscles to help restore muscle function.

Therapeutic massage is a holistic therapy which means that it treats the whole body, not just the area of injury.  This is important as pain from an injury is often referred to another part of the body and other issues often occur due to overcompensation.

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Massage may help the following conditions:

  • Lameness/Limping/Gait irregularity
  • Stiffness/Discomfort
  • Soft tissue injury
  • Difficulty going up/down stairs, getting on/off sofa or getting in/out of the car
  • Signs of Ageing
  • Reduced performance in working dogs
  • Orthopaedic issues e.g. arthritis and hip dysplasia
  • Slower on walks
  • Crying when touched in a specific area
  • Twitching down the back
  • Pre and post operative conditioning

The benefits of massage include:

  • Better movement
  • Improved mobility and range of motion
  • Reduced stiffness
  • More active and enjoying walks again
  • Able to go up/down stairs, in/out car and on/off sofa
  • Significant reduction in pain
  • Coping better with orthopaedic issues
  • Improved performance in working dogs
  • Quicker recovery after operations and injury
  • Helps give a better quality of life
  • Helps break down scar tissue and adhesions

Massage also impacts on and improves the functioning of the circulatory, lymphatic, skeletal, digestive, nervous systems and skin.