Your Initial Consultation and Assessment
Remedial massage is an effective treatment for all sorts of cycling and sports injuries, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. A proper remedial massage treatment should always include an initial consultation and assessment. This is your chance to talk to your massage therapist about any injuries or concerns you want to address. The initial consultation will also include other things, like taking measurements of your body, assessing posture, and performing strength or flexibility tests. All of these things will help your therapist figure out what’s causing your discomfort and design a treatment plan to suit. For remedial massage therapy to be effective, the initial consult and assessment can’t be skipped.
Developing a Treatment Plan
No two people are the same. Your condition and any injuries are unique, which means your remedial massage treatment needs to be the same. Before treatment begins, your therapist will use the information they gathered from your consultation to design a customised treatment plan. At this point you’ll be told about the therapist’s findings and how they plan to approach your treatment. In some cases your treatment plan could include multiple massage sessions, as well as stretches and exercises you can perform on your own to improve results and alleviate pain or stiffness. For an intervention to be effective, it’s important to follow your therapist’s recommendations, especially if they ask you to do exercises.
Receiving Your Massage
Each patient needs something a little different, so no two massages are the same. The muscles we work and the techniques we use are based on our initial assessment and any specific injuries or pains that need to be addressed. Patients need to be completely comfortable during their massage, and your therapist will provide sheets or towels that can be draped for modesty and warmth. While lots of patients simply leave their underwear on and use towels for modesty, this isn’t a requirement, and you can always speak to your massage therapist about leaving other pieces of clothing on if you would feel more comfortable.
Throughout your massage, your therapist will use techniques like deep-tissue massage, cupping, joint mobilisation and assisted stretching to target your areas of concern. In some cases a remedial massage will include work directly on your injuries. In other cases, your therapist might find it more effective to work on the surrounding areas instead.
What Can Remedial Massage Treat?
Remedial massage has long been recognised as an effective treatment method for all sorts of pains, cycling and sporting injuries. The massage therapists at The Pedaler specialise in remedial massage for cyclists and multisport athletes, and we can tailor your treatment plan to address issues like:
Cycling injuries
Sports injuries
Muscle pain or tightness
Arthritis
Pain in the spine, neck and joints
Poor posture and riding posture
Mobility and flexibility concerns
Speak to us about your injuries or concerns if you would like to know whether remedial massage is an appropriate treatment for you.
Recover Faster and Kick Your Cycling Goals With Massage at The Pedaler!
Whether you’re riding for sport, fitness or fun, remedial massage therapy can go a long way to addressing injuries or lingering issues you’re experiencing. If you want to increase your performance and comfort in the saddle, come and see the experienced massage therapists at The Pedaler. We’re a group of cycling and sporting enthusiasts that offer treatments designed to help people all over Brisbane. Get in touch with us at any time, or make an appointment to speak to our skilled therapists about how we can help get you back on your bike sooner!