Massage
At Border Physio

At Border Physio Clinic, we offer Remedial, Sports (deep tissue) and Chinese therapeutic Massage therapies designed to relieve muscle tension, reduce pain, and improve overall mobility. Whether you’re an athlete recovering from intense training or simply someone seeking relief from daily aches and pains, our experienced therapists are here to help you feel better, move more freely, and recover faster.

When Can Massage Help?

• Muscle tension
  Whether caused by work, poor posture, or exercise, we can help relieve tightness in specific muscle groups.
• Injury rehabilitation
  If you’re recovering from an injury, massage can speed up recovery by promoting healing and reducing scar tissue build-up.
• Chronic pain conditions
  Regular massage can provide long-term relief for chronic conditions such as back pain, neck pain, or fibromyalgia.
• Post-surgery recovery
  After surgery, massage can help restore movement, reduce stiffness, and promote faster recovery.
• Pre and post-event
  Athletes can benefit from massage before and after training or competition to prepare muscles and speed up recovery.

What is Remedial Massage?

Advanced remedial massage therapists are specifically trained to assess and treat musculoskeletal dysfunction that is causing pain or discomfort, an in-depth consultation is taken and appropriate orthopaedic assessments are used. This combination allows the treatment to be far more efficient and effective. Remedial massage focuses on treating specific muscle groups to relieve pain, improve range of motion, and address conditions that arise from muscle imbalances, poor posture, or injury. It is tailored to each individual’s needs, helping to treat both chronic and acute muscle conditions.

Advanced remedial massage utilises advanced techniques that go beyond the traditional massage strokes associated with Swedish Massage. Trigger point therapy, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, neuromuscular techniques as well as advanced stretching are all important massage applications for the treatment of chronic and acute symptoms of pain.

What is a Sports (deep tissue) massage?

Sports massage is particularly beneficial for athletes, but it’s also useful for anyone who suffers from muscle tension, stiffness, or soreness. It uses techniques such as deep tissue manipulation, stretching, and pressure point therapy to release tight muscles, improve circulation, and aid in recovery after physical activity.

Whether you are training for your first 10k charity run or you are involved in serious competitive sport, sports massage (or deep tissue massage as it is often commonly described as) is an excellent physical therapy which can help prevent injury as well as assist with athletic performance.

Incorporating sports massage treatment into your training programme will encourage blood flow and nutrients back into the muscle and surrounding joints which will encourage repair and improve functioning, flexibility, and mobility.