At a Newstead Remedial Massage, we believe that the hands on aspect of massage is just one part of the treatment. The other major part of the treatment is about educating people and making them more aware of their body and their body’s habits. One of the things we’ve learned, from working with so many different types of bodies, is the importance of being pro-active, instead of reactive. Being pro-active ensures great health and a body that moves well. Being reactive means getting sidelined by aches and pains and injuries. For example, most of us are lucky enough to have a reliable body that, like a car, gets us from A to B everyday. It’s easy when we’re busy to ignore the little niggles and messages the body is sending us when it starts to need a service. Being pro-active is all about getting in for in for regular remedial massage treatments, doing stretches, being aware of your posture and trying to prevent that TIGHT neck from becoming that Pain in the neck. The analogy i like to use is to think of your body as your car. You try send your car in for regular services/grease oil changes to try keep it running smoothly, and to try prevent any break downs which can usually be quite costly, not only $$$$ but your own time. The same principle applies to your body and getting regular remedial massage. I like people to think of me as a muscle mechanic, and a maintenance man, for your body. Getting in for regular services/massages will keep your body running smoothly, preventing any unwanted breakdowns that can end up costing you more in the long run. People often ask “how often should I come in for a massage?” New clients often come weekly for a few sessions, until we’ve released the layers of tight muscles, then once a month for maintenance. The frequency also depends on your lifestyle, activities and job. For example, Hairdressers or people with poor posture on computers all day may need fortnightly treatments until the muscles start to soften, then monthly from there. I’ll always advise people after their first massage on the right treatment plan.
