Wellbeing Massage Therapy

27/03/2026

Another causes of lower back pain and stiffness i see in my cliets especailly office workers is....
Sitting with your spine curved forward
When you sit for a long time, the following changes occur in your spine:
Increased pressure within each spinal segment
Reduced strength in the muscles of your upper and lower back,
Decreased nutrient supply to the spinal tissues
When you sit on the edge of your chair or hunch towards your computer, the strain on your spine is more—and can cause stiffness and pain.
A sedentary lifestyle can exacerbate these changes, causing spinal stiffness to develop within an hour of sitting.

To avoid back stiffness, use an upright sitting posture. Roll your shoulders back with the ears over the shoulders and the upper arms parallel to your torso. While sitting in an office chair try to avoid constant use of the backrest and sit upright to activate your core muscles.

26/03/2026

There are many underlying causes of a stiff back and knowing the short list of possible causes of your back stiffness will help you make choices on the best way to help relieve your symptoms...
Another reason for lower back pain and stiffness is...
Tight Quads
Tight quadricep muscles can indeed contribute to lower back pain because they can pull the pelvis forward, altering spinal alignment and potentially straining the lower back and hamstrings. This imbalance, especially when combined with weak hamstrings, can create a chain reaction leading to discomfort in the lower back, and can also cause pain or tension in the thighs and knees.
Pelvic Tilt and Spinal Alignment: Tight quadriceps, particularly when prolonged sitting is involved, can pull the front of your pelvis downwards, causing it to tilt forward. This forward tilt can then cause your lower back to extend or shift, leading to strain on the lumbar spine.
Hamstring Imbalance: The quadriceps have opposing muscles in the back of your thigh, the hamstrings. When the quads are tight, they can put the hamstrings in a stretched position, making them weaker and less able to support the ideal pelvic and spinal positions, further contributing to lower back pain.
By looking at the whole picture of why there is lower back pain, I can then start treating specific areas to help my client to become pain free. Through massage, stetching, exercises to help with muscle imbalances and infrared saunas my client and I can work towards them feeling so much better with less pain and more free movement.
If you are having back pain and stiffness book in with me for an assessment and treatment plan to help you get back to what you love doing.

25/03/2026

Most my clients i see in the clinic have some form of lower back pain, strains and tightness. This can be just a ni**le or it can be debilitating pain. There can be many causes, here one of the more common ones i treat.
* Tight muscles in thighs and hips
Tightness in certain groups of muscles in your thighs and/or hips may alter the biomechanics of your spine. Common examples are:
Tight hamstrings
Your hamstring muscles run through the back of each of your thighs. These large and powerful group of muscles can become tight for a number of reasons, including physical inactivity or a lack of stretching before and/or after working out. When your hamstrings are tight, they become shorter. These changes can affect the curvature of the lower part of your spine, disrupting the alignment of the spine with the pelvis (hip). As a result, you may feel stiffness in your lower back with or without pain. The stiffness is usually more pronounced when you bend your spine forward.
Targeted hamstring stretching can gradually lengthen your hamstrings and relieve lower back.
Tight hip flexors
The iliopsoas muscle in your hip allows you to lift your thigh and bring it close to your body. This action is called flexion of the hip. Tightness in the iliopsoas muscle can create stiffness within the segments of your spine. In severe iliopsoas tightness, spinal instability may occur. It is also possible for the surrounding spinal tissues to get inflamed and irritated, generating pain.

24/03/2026

Here at Wellbeing massage we do so much more than just remedial massage. We offer the following treatments...
* Remedial massage
* Sport massage
* Deep tissue massage
* Pregnancy massage
* Relaxation massage
* Dry needling
* Cupping
* Strapping for sport
* Strapping for pregnancy
* Reflexology
* MLD- manual Lymphatic Drainage

We also have an Infrared sauna to help with pain, stiffness, lymphatic drainage, nervous system reset, relaxation and 45 minutes to yourself to unwind and destress.

23/03/2026

Our winter specials are amazing.

22/03/2026

Elise and Danielle have the following availabilities for this week...

Monday 23rd
@ 12.45pm, 2pm, 3.15 & 4.30pm - Elise

Tuesday 24th
@ 10am, 11.15, 12.30, 2.30, 3.45 & 5.30pm. - Elisa
@ 11.30am & 5pm - Danielle

Wednesday 25th
@ 10am, 11.15, 12.30 & 1.45pm - Elise
@ 10am & 12.30 - Danielle

Thursday 26th
@ 9am, 10.15, 11.30, 2pm, 3.15, 4.30 & 5.45pm - Elise
@ 10am, 11.30 & 3.45- Danielle

Friday 27th
@ 9am, 10.15, 11.30, 2pm, 3.15, 4.30 & 5.45pm - Elisa

Saturday 28th
@ 8am, 10.15, 1.245 3pm & 4.15pm - Elise


Sunday 29th
@ 9am- 4.30pm - Elise

All days and times are subject to change as the week progresses.

21/03/2026

20/03/2026

People come to us with a lot of lower back pain, especially office workers or anyone who sit for long periods of time with their legs crossed.
Sitting for long periods of time with your leg over your knee can cause your pelvis to rotate and tilt. This can cause pain in the lower back. It could also lead to a misalignment of your spine over time.
When you have improper posture, your muscles are forced to compensate. This means they work harder than they need to, which can lead to pain and stiffness.
Having these muscle imbalances over time can cause muscular problems in your lower back, gluteal group, hamstrings and hip flexors. A good stretch routine, massage and stabilisation exercises can help alleviate pain and discomfort. It can also help repair the muscle imbalances in the body.
If you suffer from lower back pain come and see one of our therapist and they can help with the immediate pain you are feeling and give you a stretch and exercise routine to help with your posture

19/03/2026

Book in with Elise Thursday afternoon 19th March or Friday 20th March.

19/03/2026

I have a lot of clients coming in with TMJ issues and ask if massage can help. In short YES it can help relieve the tightness in and around the jaw.
WHAT IS TMJ?
TMJ dysfunction, also known as Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), is a condition that affects the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, causing pain, difficulty opening and closing the mouth, and sometimes clicking or popping sounds. It can affect the muscles of mastication (chewing) and the temporomandibular joint itself.
Can Massage help?
Yes, massage therapy can be an effective way to relieve TMJ pain and improve jaw mobility. By addressing muscle tension, promoting relaxation, and improving blood circulation, massage can help reduce pain and restore normal jaw movement.
Can Dry needling help with TMJ dysfunction?
Yes, dry needling can be effective in managing Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) problems by helping to relax tight muscles in the jaw and face, reduce pain, and improve jaw mobility.
If you are one of the 12% of the population that suffer with TMJ dysfunction, why not book in with Danielle to help relieve your symptoms of TMJ dysfunction

18/03/2026

What is gluteal tendinopathy?
Gluteal tendinopathy is a type of tendon disorder in your hips and buttocks area (gluteal region). This can cause the tendon tissue to break down or deteriorate. Gluteal tendinopathy is a common cause of hip pain, especially in older women. Physical therapy exercises and remedial massage can help.
Gluteal tendinopathy affects the tendons that connect to your bottom muscles. These include the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus. These muscles run from your hipbone (pelvis) to your greater trochanter. The greater trochanter is the ridge at the top of your thighbone (femur).
Gluteal tendinopathy can occur from tendon overuse or underuse. Potential causes include:
* Putting too much force on your tendons during physical activities (overuse).
* Tendon compression due to a fall or another type of accident.
* Excess pressure on the tendons from weight gain or obesity.
* Inactivity or a sedentary lifestyle (underuse).
* Wide pelvis or hip instability.
The most notable sign of gluteal tendinopathy is moderate to severe hip pain. This pain extends down the outside of your leg to your knee or lower leg. You may also experience lower back pain, groin pain or gluteal pain. The pain often starts at the greater trochanter at the top of your thighbone. This area may feel tender to touch.
The pain may feel worse when you:
* Climb stairs or walk up a hill.
* Get out of bed in the morning.
* Lie on your side.
* Sit for a prolonged time or sit cross-legged.
* Stand on one leg — like when you pull on a pair of pants.
What helps alleviate the hip pain....
* Remedial massage
* Applying heat to the painful area.
* Avoiding low chairs.
* Minimising stair climbing.
* Not crossing your legs.
* Sleeping with a pillow between your knees.
* Walking on flatter surfaces, when possible.

17/03/2026

We have a great massage and Infrared sauna package available. Go online and book in your 45 minute massage and your infrared sauna for $125 for both.