Remedial Massage, Dunkeld

05/02/2023

Remedial Massage in Dunkeld now available in the Therapy Room at the super-friendly Dunkeld Gym, up the Blairgowrie Road. Are aches and pains stopping you doing the normal things in life, like sleeping, driving, working? Why not give remedial massage a go, and see if we can get you back on track. Appointments available now on Tuesdays (1.30-5.30) and Wednesdays (4-8pm), with some sessions possible on Fridays, too. Call the gym to book or message here to discuss your options.

There is no set routine to a remedial massage treatment. It depends totally on what problem the person presents with, from headaches to back aches, stiff necks to sore shoulders. I will discuss, assess, check mobility, pain levels, posture before laying hands on to release tight tissue and facilitat...

12/10/2022

Our shoulder joints allow for extraordinary movement in our arms and upper body, until something goes wrong, that is. I had my own shoulder injury after getting tangled up in a lane rope in an outdoor swimming pool in Australia some years ago (I can tell the tale if you come for a treatment...). But in my own treatment rooms, I have seen all sorts of shoulder problems, from long-term postural issues (often the hardest to resolve), through hunched and bunched shoulder tops from stress, to repetitive strain from new mothers or child care workers holding kids constantly, and then traumas from sports injuries or falls. So when someone turns up with a 'shoulder problem,' there's always a story to hear and assessment to be done before the remedial massage can begin. If your shoulders are not as free-moving as you'd like, give remedial massage a go. Appointments in Perth at South Inch Osteo Clinic with Simon on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays. (Photo courtesy of cottonbro)

06/10/2022

Being a bit sparse on top means I don't get to see many hairdressers as the client; but as a remedial massage therapist, I meet a lot of hairdressers. In fact in my previous work in Australia, I think I saw all the six stylists employed in one salon, after their boss came and felt the benefits of a remedial treatment. All those hours standing, with arms raised and active means most of the aches and pains arise around hairdressers' shoulders and upper back, but the intricacy of hair stylists' work can mean forearm muscles tighten up too, not to mention tired feet from standing all day. So, come on Perth hairdressers, give yourselves a break and try a remedial massage - see if it helps you get through your working week pain-free. Appointments with Simon Duffin available Tuesday, Thursday or Saturdays. Call South Inch Osteo Clinic or message me here to book. (Photo credit: Polina Tankilevitch)

03/10/2022

Most of us will experience lower back pain at some point in our lives. For many it is a long-term, chronic problem, and an acute episode can cause unbearable pain. When it's really bad, management of movement is often the best way forward, while adapting also your environment (be it the car seating, chairs at home or at work, or simply having someone move things so you can avoid that movement that makes the pain worse). My most effective treatments for acute back pain often involve discussion and advice than actual hands-on massage work; but with chronic back pain, remedial massage can help not only around the affected area, but to release tension and spasms that come on in other parts as a result of the chronic issue. I had back surgery 30 years ago - it's what got me into massage; and I had a few ni**les myself this weekend, reminding me to follow my own advice to let things calm down. So it felt like a timely reminder to post something here to flag the issue of back pain for the people of Perth. Remedial appointments available Tues, Thurs, Sat this week at South Inch Osteo Clinic with Simon Duffin (Photo courtesy of Kindel Media)

29/09/2022

Plumbers are in demand and working hard in the Perth area. I know that because the plumber working on our leaks and blockages is run off his feet. But I know from my past dealings with plumbers, it's their backs and arms that seem to suffer the most. All that twisting into tight spots, and turning taps or fitting pipes. The forearms of plumbers in particular take the strain, with lower back problems from crouching and reaching those awkward pipes. So come on, plumbers of Perth & Kinross, give yourselves a break and give remedial massage a go. Appointments available Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays- message here or call South Inch Osteos to ask about remedial massage.

25/09/2022

New for people unable to book treatments during normal working hours, I will be available alternate Saturdays from 10.45am to 2.45pm starting October 8th. DM here or call the South Inch Osteo Clinic to book your 30 minute or 60 minute remedial massage. Why live with that niggling pain or muscle tighness just because you haven't time during the week to go see someone about it?

I'll be running these appointments after doing the Perth Parkrun at North Inch so drop me a line if you also do Parkrun and we can have a chat there about whatever your ni**le is.

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20/09/2022

A Fiver for your Feet? To mark World Reflexology Week, which runs through the last week of September, I will be offering taster sessions at 15 minutes for £5 next Tuesday and Thursday mornings (27 & 29 September) out of South Inch Osteo Cĺinic. If you've never tried reflexology, come and give your feet a break. Reflexology is based on the feet being a map of the whole body, with different points on the foot representing different parts and organs, from head and sinuses through stomach and digestion to spinal vertebrae. There isn't time to treat the whole body in 15 minutes, but give it a try and you may want more. Most people find it a really relaxing experience. Appointments available from 8am-1pm - call 01738 440220 to book or 07389866197 to discuss.

18/09/2022

Headaches and migraines can stop us from doing the most basic daily activities. As a remedial massage therapist, they are actually what I enjoy treating the most, partly because they are so individual, with each person telling me of their distinct experiences of triggers, intensity, duration and where they are focused. But also because the way I work remedial so often gets great results in either duration, frequency or how badly they come on. Obviously in some cases, they are caused by underlying conditions massage can't help, but very often soft tissue work combined with pressure point work and reflexology can really alleviate symptoms.