Sandy Filer Remedial Therapy

Remedial massage therapy release chronic patterns of tension in the body, through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on contracted areas, by either following or crossing over the muscle fibers, fascia and tendons. It addresses specific problems associated with chronic muscular pain, injury rehabilitation, sporting and occupational injuries, and physical and mental fatigue.

The compression of trigger points, causing the muscle fibres and nervous system to relax. Trigger points are small areas of abnormally contracted muscle issue leading to muscle tightness, dysfunction and pain. Trigger points may be treated by qualified massage practitioners using deep pressure, ischemic compressions, vibration, positional release, pin and stretch techniques and other stretching techniques that cause muscles to relax.

Bowen Therapy is a gentle form of bodywork applied directly on the skin that has profound healing effects. It is a gentle cross fibre manipulation of the fascia or connective tissue using specialised moves work on specific muscles, tendon and ligaments, initiating relaxation of muscles, reduction of nerve pressure and realignment and balance on the body. You may experience immediate pain relief, feel taller, loose and may feel you have greater concentration and a deeper sense of well-being.
The underlying cause or source of many musculoskeletal, neurological, neuromuscular and other health or pain problems can be found in the soft tissue or fascia.