Rebound Remedial Massage

19/03/2026

That "Behind the Eye" Headache? Meet the Splenius Capitis. 🧠💥

Ever feel a throbbing pressure right at the crown of your head or deep behind your eye?
Before you blame your screen brightness, let’s talk about the "bandage" muscle of your neck.

The Lowdown on the Splenius Capitis:

Location: It runs from your upper back/neck (C7–T4) and "bandages" onto the base of your skull (mastoid process).

The Job: It’s your primary mover for looking up, tilting, and rotating your head.

Why It’s Screaming at You:

The "Computer Slump": If your monitor is too low, you’re constantly looking up or jutting your chin. This overworks the muscle, leading to a hyperextended neck.

The Referral Pattern: When this muscle gets "trigger points," it doesn’t just hurt in the neck. It sends pain to the top of your head and creates that "explosive" pressure feeling behind your eye.

The Vision Connection: It can even cause blurred vision symptoms!
(Always rule out eye issues first, but don't ignore the neck).

The Fix:

Level Up: Ensure your eyes are level with the top third of your screen.

Check Your Pelvis: Believe it or not, a tight neck often forces your pelvis to tilt forward to keep you balanced. Good posture starts from the base!

Stop chasing the headache and start treating the source. 💆‍♂️✨

18/03/2026

Labels are for jars, not for your recovery. 🍯

Calling an injury "sciatica" or a "torn hammy" is only half the story. The real question is: Are we in a Calm phase or a Build phase?

If you’ve been "calming" a 2-month-old injury, you’re stuck. If you’re "smashing" a 2-day-old injury, you’re flaring it up.

I just posted a new piece on the Tissue Timeline and why "Capacity is King" in long-term recovery. 👑

Read more: https://www.reboundrmt.com/post/calm-is-the-phase-build-is-the-exit

05/03/2026

Ever notice how the same tight spot keeps flaring up… no matter how much you stretch or massage it?

That’s usually because it’s not just about the muscle — it’s about how your training, work, stress, sleep, and recovery are all interacting.

We’ve broken down how we actually think about your body during remedial massage (and why it leads to better, longer-lasting results) in our latest blog.

👉 Click through to read it.
https://www.reboundrmt.com/post/it-s-never-just-the-muscle-how-we-look-at-the-bigger-picture-in-your-remedial-massage-treatment

25/02/2026

We all want a body that can handle whatever we throw at it. But in the rush to get stronger or pain-free, we usually fall for the myth of the "quick fix." 🛠️

Truth bomb: Your body isn't "broken," and I can't permanently change your structure in 60 minutes.

What I can do is use manual therapy to clear the roadblocks so you can build true resilience. Building a bulletproof body comes down to 3 things:

🧱 CAPACITY: What your body can physically handle under load. (Manual therapy restores your range of motion so you can actually lift/run/move without fighting your own stiffness).
🧠 CONFIDENCE: What your brain believes it can handle. (Manual therapy down-regulates your nervous system's alarm bells so you stop unconsciously guarding).
🗓️ CONSISTENCY: What you actually do, repeatedly. (Manual therapy acts as a "reset button" when life throws you a flare-up, keeping you in the game).

Whether you are hitting the platform, prepping for a triathlon, or just trying to survive the week without neck spasms—you are the one driving the car. I am just the co-pilot helping you clear the path.

🔗 Want to know how to find your "Goldilocks Zone" for training and rehab?
Hit the link in my bio to read the new blog post!

17/02/2026

Stop treating your recovery like a 1-hour "fix." 🛠️

You spend 1 hour on my table, but there are 167 other hours in your week. If those hours are working against you, even the best treatment will fight an uphill battle.

Ever wonder why the same massage feels like magic one week and "meh" the next?

It’s not random. It’s Total Load. Your sleep, your stress, and your training volume are the "sliders" on your body's mixing desk. If they're all cranked to 10, the table work can’t stick.

In my latest blog, I break down:

🚦 The Traffic Light System for smarter training decisions.

📈 Why your coach needs data, not drama.

🪟 How to use the "treatment window" to actually make progress.

Stop guessing. Start steering.

Read the full post here:https://www.reboundrmt.com/post/the-treatment-isn-t-just-what-happens-on-the-table

11/02/2026

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AMT Media Release
AMT calls for Remedial Massage Therapists to be recognised as NDIS providers

The Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) is urging the Federal Government to include qualified remedial massage therapists and myotherapists in reforms to the definition of NDIS providers, as part of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's current consultation closing 28 February 2026.

"NDIS participants are currently forced to access massage through registered allied health practitioners, when qualified remedial massage therapists could provide the same service more accessibly and affordably," said Rebecca Barnett, Chief Executive Officer of AMT. " It’s galling that the very practitioners most qualified to provide remedial massage are unable to provide the service to NDIS participants. This policy doesn't make sense and limits participant choice and access to care."

Perth NDIS participant John Lynes said he was "gutted" to discover that his regular remedial massage is not covered within the scheme. "Remedial massage is the only effective therapy that keeps me mobile. It's saving me from amputation of my foot," he said. "I can't find an allied health practitioner who can provide the treatment that works for me."

Youjung Suh, a remedial massage therapist who has worked with disabled clients, shared the impact of this restriction. “Many of my clients rely on remedial massage to manage pain, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life. It is frustrating that they can’t use their NDIS funding to access my services. This reform is an opportunity to give people with disabilities the freedom to choose the best qualified provider for their needs.”

AMT is making a comprehensive submission and has created resources to help NDIS participants share their stories with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

https://www.amt.org.au/media-centre/NDIS-2026.html

11/02/2026

Your body isn’t a crooked car that needs a wheel alignment.
It’s more like a smart security system.

Pain + tightness often = the alarm system turned up.

Manual therapy doesn’t melt fascia.
It helps turn down the alarm by changing:
✅ sensory input
✅ spinal/brain processing
✅ guarding/tone
✅ autonomic state
✅ expectation/safety signals

Longer blog is up — mechanisms included, fairy tales removed.
https://www.reboundrmt.com/post/how-remedial-massage-actually-helps

10/02/2026

📣 Are you, or someone you care for, living with disability — and would benefit from remedial massage therapy?
If your answer is yes, this is important.
Did you know qualified remedial massage therapists are excluded from providing NDIS-funded services? This means many NDIS participants are to pay out of pocket or miss out on treatment altogether — even when massage therapy helps reduce pain, improve movement, manage stress, and support daily functioning.
Today, we have a real opportunity to change this.
All I’m asking is 15–20 minutes of your time (perhaps your good deed for the day 💛). By adding your voice, you can help remove barriers and improve access to essential care for people who truly need it.
Click the link below to access the Association of Massage Therapists Fact Sheet, which explains:
✅ What this is about
✅ Why this matters to you
✅ How you can help
https://mobile.amt.org.au/downloads/NDIS/AMT-NDIS-consultation-fact-sheet.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawP3kQxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEetE9oRUAyRaZ1PZMyuyJLpoBNOEp8Rkw6arATU9dj6jL40xf_HGPfvVKvpyU_aem_RL215fbXrXRo-Nx2rBUFWA
Submission closed on 11:30 pm AEST on 28 February 2026.
Thank you so much for your support to create a meaningful change where it needs.

04/02/2026

🚫 Myth: “If I feel fine after the session, I’m good.”
✅ Reality: Your tissues don’t respond on the same timeline.

Muscle, tendon, fascia, and your nervous system all react differently — which is why soreness and stiffness can show up tomorrow or 2–3 days later.

This post breaks down the recovery clock (in human language) and why timing is everything when you’re trying to stay consistent.

👉 https://www.reboundrmt.com/post/soft-tissues-under-load-why-timing-matters

27/01/2026

NEW BLOG
If you train like an athlete but work a trade or sit at a desk all week, your body is dealing with two different types of load. Most flare-ups aren’t random—they’re a mismatch between the forces you’ve been exposed to and what you can tolerate right now.

I wrote a quick blog on how I think about this (and where manual therapy actually fits) so you can keep training with fewer setbacks.
Read it here: https://www.reboundrmt.com/post/train-hard-work-hard-move-better

20/01/2026

Pain relief is nice. Performance carryover is better.

I’m not here to “fix you” in one session—I’m here to use top-shelf manual therapy to help you move better, feel better, and train with better quality so your body holds up in the real world.

I’ve broken down the simple lens I use with every client—Forces → Feelings → Futures—and where massage actually fits.
Read the 2–3 minute blog here:

Pain relief is nice. Performance carryover is better. I’m not here to “fix you” in one session—I’m here to use top-shelf manual therapy to help you move better, feel better, and train with better quality so your body holds up in the real world. I’ve broken down the simple lens I use with...

05/01/2026

Your body isn’t Amazon Prime; book early. Planning to compete? Get on my calendar now—not when you’re broken.