Transcend Health & Well-Being

04/07/2025

Ever heard of PNF stretching?

PNF stretching—short for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation—is a powerful technique that enhances flexibility by combining gentle stretching with muscle activation. By alternating between stretching and contracting targeted muscles, it encourages the body to relax and release tension more effectively.

At Transcend Health and Well-Being, we incorporate PNF stretching into our evidence-based approach to treating tight lower back muscles—especially when tightness in the following areas is contributing:

• Hips
• Glutes
• Hamstrings
• Quads
• ITB (iliotibial band)

This technique not only helps improve range of motion but also boosts the effectiveness of remedial massage therapy. 💪

Click the link to learn more about how PNF stretching can support your journey to better muscular health.
https://transcendhealthwellbeing.com.au/2025/07/03/pnf-stretching-in-remedial-massage-an-advanced-stretching-technique-with-therapeutic-benefits/

27/06/2025

Curious about how cupping might ease your tight muscles?

We’ve got an article for you!

Cupping is an ancient practice with powerful modern benefits. At Transcend Health and Well-being, we use a range of evidence-based therapies to support your muscular health. In part two of our series, we’re diving into cupping therapy.

✨Discover how cupping in remedial massage can help with:

• Muscle tightness
• Limited range of motion
• Ligament injuries

Cupping can help soften tight tissue, boost blood flow, and improve flexibility.

Read more at the link!
https://transcendhealthwellbeing.com.au/2025/06/26/cupping-therapy-in-remedial-massage-ancient-wisdom-modern-relief/

20/06/2025

Tight muscles or limited range of motion? You’re not alone—and we’re here to help!

At Transcend Health and Well-Being, we use evidence-informed techniques to support your movement and recovery. In Part One of our new series, we’re diving into the benefits of infrared sauna before massage—and how it can enhance your results.

✨ Learn how a pre-massage sauna can:
• Soften tight muscles
• Reduce discomfort
• Boost overall treatment effectiveness

Read the full article at the link!
https://transcendhealthwellbeing.com.au/2025/06/18/the-benefits-of-infrared-sauna-in-massage-therapy/

07/05/2025

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14/08/2024

Update.
We will now open 7th of October, fingers crossed. This is due to the Surgery being pushed back a few weeks. Keep healthy and safe, cheers.

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30/07/2024

Dear Valued Clients,

Transcend Health & Well-Being will be closed from Friday the 9th of August until Monday the 23rd of September, 2024.
This is due to George requiring an urgent medical procedure which has a lengthy recovery period. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure, and look forward to seeing you again once George has fully recovered.

Warm Regards,

Transcend Health and Well-Being.

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15/12/2023

Well it's that time of year again and Christmas day is almost here. We will be closed from Sunday 24th of December to Wednesday the 3rd of January. Transcend Health & Well-Being would like to wish everyone a safe and joyous festive season, and we will see you in 2024!

14/12/2022

In this week's article, we go into detail about how our values of affordability, professionalism and community-mindedness are reflected in our pricing structure. As a values-led business, it's a topic that we are very passionate about, and we hope it's an engaging and informative read!

Out of all the positive comments that we have received from clients over the years, one of the most common is just how affordable our services are.  (The other, if you’re wondering, is our exp…

30/11/2022

Exciting news! Transcend Health and Well-Being recently achieved Certified Specialist accreditation with Massage and Myotherapy Australia! This gives our clients the additional reassurance that when they book a treatment with Transcend Health and Well-Being, they are choosing an industry-endorsed practice.

Want to learn more? Check out this week's blog post below!

Exciting news! Transcend Health and Well-Being recently achieved Certified Specialist accreditation with Massage and Myotherapy Australia —the peak body representing massage therapists in Australia…

03/03/2022

Fun Fact Friday!

Pandiculation!

Pandic-ul-what-now?

You may not be familiar with the term pandiculation, but if you have a pet, you’ve probably seen it before. Have you ever seen a cat stretch out its tummy? That’s pandiculation, and the cat is contracting its back and neck muscles. The closest thing to pandiculation that you may be familiar with is stretching, but pandiculation is so much more than that!

It differs greatly from static stretching (the lengthening of an isolated set of muscles). Pandiculation involves the contacting of a set of muscles, lengthening them slowly, and then contracting them again to a rest position. It’s an alternative to stretching, and far more relaxing, restorative, and beneficial.

How to Pandiculate? Well, you’re probably already doing it—yawning is a form of pandiculation! So is the classic ‘morning stretch’ you may have seen in the movies and even done yourself once the alarm goes off. Try giving it a go as soon as you wake up in the morning—contract your arms close to your body, raise them high above your head while you release and pause before continuing with your day.

Incorporate pandiculation into your daily routine and post-workout to help your muscles stay supple and reduce tightness and chronic pain.

Look out for a more in-depth article in our website soon!

25/02/2022

Fun Fact Friday!

How can you tell the difference between tendon and muscle pain? Try applying a hot or cold pack!

((As a general rule and only for mild symptoms.))

Tendons generally suffer from friction and inflammation due to micro tears. When a heat pack is applied, the pain may get worse due to the inflammation. Tendon pain often occurs when muscles have been overstretched, or joints pushed beyond their normal range of motion. The pain you will feel can be sharper and more localised, and closer to your joints. Tendon pain will be relieved by a cold pack.

Muscles generally suffer from aching and soreness—they benefit from heat, and a heat pack will tend to relieve the pain. Muscle pain can show up as a general soreness and it can be hard to pinpoint the exact location of the source of the pain. Muscle pain is also more likely to occur between joints, rather than localised around a joint. A cold pack will not relieve muscles soreness.

If you need to relieve pain symptoms at home, remember tendon pain = cold pack; muscle pain = heat pack. If you are applying heat to a sore area, and the pain is getting worse, you likely have a tendon issue. Likewise, if you are applying cold to a sore area and the pain is getting worse, you likely have a muscular issue.

A course of Remedial Massage will help tendons and muscles heal faster rather than left alone, and in many cases one or two visits is all that is needed for muscle pain.

As always, this is just general advice for educational purposes.