The Power of Massage

15 October, 2022 Natalie

When you hear the word “massage,” do you picture a luxurious spa filled with essential oils and feeling completely zen? The problem is, most of us only go once in a blue moon, right? Luckily, at Infinity, we include massage in our osteopathic treatments, thanks to our expert myotherapist Margit. Massage offers amazing benefits that go far beyond feeling relaxed after your session.

What Is Massage?

Massage has healed people for thousands of years. It is one of the most popular alternative therapies worldwide. According to the Better Health Channel, massage means “kneading or manipulating muscles and soft tissues to improve well-being or health.” In simple terms, massage is a hands-on therapy that presses, rubs, and moves muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Your osteopath uses their hands or elbows to apply pressure—light to deep—based on your needs and comfort.

Common Types of Massage

Remedial Massage: Targets pain and injuries in muscles, ligaments, or tendons.
Deep Tissue Massage: Uses firm pressure to release deep muscle tension and speed recovery.
Sports Massage: Focuses on sports injuries to boost recovery and improve performance.
Trigger Point Massage: Aims at muscle “knots” to ease pain locally or in other body parts.

Massage and Osteopathic Treatment

Osteopathy uses massage to treat many musculoskeletal problems such as sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, TMJ pain, and tennis or golfer’s elbow. It also helps with chronic headaches, posture issues, stress tension, and pregnancy-related pain—just to name a few. Osteopaths take a holistic approach, enhancing your recovery and overall health.

Massage and osteopathy complement each other perfectly. After a thorough assessment, your osteopath will choose the right combination of treatments tailored just for you.

Benefits of Massage

Massage offers more than relaxation—that’s why we love it! Applying pressure boosts blood flow and helps flush toxins from your body. Releasing tight areas improves joint mobility and flexibility. It also relieves pain, repairs damaged tissue, and speeds injury recovery. Other great benefits include:

Preventing future injuries
Lowering heart rate
Reducing fatigue
Managing chronic pain
Enhancing athletic performance
Boosting immune system and digestion
Releasing endorphins and lifting mood
Decreasing stress and anxiety
Increasing energy and overall well-being

If your body feels tight or you experience pain, call us on 03 9846 2800 or email info@infinityhealthandosteo.com.au. Discover the true power of massage and how it can help you feel your best!