Targeted, therapeutic care to help ease pain, restore movement, and support recovery

If you’re dealing with persistent muscle tightness, aches and pains, postural strain, or soft-tissue discomfort, Remedial Massage Therapy is a focused approach designed to locate and treat the contributing areas—not just “massage around” the problem.

Healthdirect describes remedial massage as a technique aiming to locate and treat the problem area and help manage pain and discomfort affecting muscles, tendons and related structures.

At Michelle’s Therapeutic & Sports Massage, each remedial session is tailored to your body, your goals, and your comfort level—whether you want relief for day-to-day tension or structured support alongside training and recovery.

What is Remedial Massage Therapy?

Remedial massage uses a combination of therapeutic techniques—such as sustained pressure, trigger point work, myofascial release, stretching and mobilisation—to address:

• muscle tightness and “knots”
• soft-tissue restriction and overload
• movement limitations and postural stress patterns

It’s commonly used to support pain management and function as part of an overall care plan (especially when combined with appropriate movement and self-care). Professional bodies in Australia summarise the evidence base for massage therapy across pain and recovery contexts, noting benefits are often condition- and person-dependent.

Benefits: what clients often notice

Remedial massage may help to:

• Reduce muscle tension and discomfort

• Improve joint range of motion and flexibility

• Support recovery after exercise and physical work

• Decrease stress and help the body shift into a calmer state

• Improve circulation and tissue comfort

Evidence on massage and recovery also indicates massage can reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in some contexts, which is relevant for active clients and physically demanding jobs.

Important: results vary. We don’t promise “instant cures”—we focus on safe, professional care and measurable improvement over time.

What Remedial Massage is best for

Remedial massage is a strong option if you’re experiencing:

• Neck/shoulder tightness (desk work, stress, driving)
• Upper back tension and headaches linked to muscle overload
• Low back discomfort and hip tightness
• Repetitive strain issues (work-related or training-related)
• Post-exercise soreness or restricted movement
• General “stiff and sore” feeling that builds up week-to-week

If you’re unsure whether remedial is right for you, book a session and we’ll recommend the best approach after your initial assessment.