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Frequently Asked Questions

5/8/2019

Do I need to remove my clothes for massage?
No you don’t have to remove your clothes, but it does help to take the clothing off in the area being treated to get the best benefits.

How long should I allow for a massage?
Here at Catalyst Health and Wellness Group (CHWG) our initial massage length is 40mins this allows for your therapist to sit and discuss concerns and complete any assessments while also performing your initial treatment. Follow up treatment length is dependent on the area of the body that you would like to have worked on and how much work you need on that area. For example a full body massage takes generally 60mins however some like 90mins, Back neck and shoulders normally allow 40mins, just neck and shoulders allow 30mins.

Massage and Muscle Strains

2/7/2019

Massage and Muscle Strains

What is a muscle strain?
Injuries that occur to tendons or the muscles themselves are called a strain. Common sites for strains include the calf, groin and hamstring.

Symptoms may include:

Sudden onset of pain
swelling
stiffness
soreness
Reduced range of movement
bruising or discoloration
a “knotted-up” feeling
muscle spasms
Weakness

Preparing for finals

7/8/2018

Preparing for finals

As the end of winter approaches most sportspeople are also preparing for finals in their chosen codes. As the season draws to an end fatigue can play a big part in increasing your risk of injury and impairing performance during the finals.

Studies have shown that massage may help reduce fatigue and aid in muscle recovery by improving your quality of sleep as most of your muscle recovery is done while counting sheep.( 1)

The Importance of Drinking Water After a Massage

25/1/2018

The Importance of Drinking Water After a Massage

We all know it’s important to drink water every day, but did you know it’s even more important to drink water post your massage? We don’t just say it for fun.

Water is the major component of the human body, accounting for approximately 73% of lean body mass. (1). When you ask how much water you should drink, commonly the answer is 8 glasses or 2 litres a day.

Can massage help to enhance sports performance?

16/11/2017

Can massage help to enhance sports performance?

Massage has been associated with rehabilitation and sports performance for many years (2). Sports massage has been suggested as a means to help prepare an athlete for competition, as a tool to enhance performance, as a treatment approach to help the athlete recover, and as a manual therapy intervention for sports-related injuries (1). In sport performance benefits can be divided into four categories Biomechanical, Physiological, Neurological and Psychological.

Should you combine Massage and Chiropractic care?

3/11/2017

Should you combine Massage and Chiropractic care?

Remedial Massage on its own has many benefits. However, when you combine massage with Chiropractic care there are many health benefits. We are fortunate at Catalyst Health and Wellness Group that we have other Health Professionals to help you in your health journey. Receiving a massage anytime is a beneficial for your health but it is also beneficial pre or post a chiropractic adjustment; combining massage therapy with chiropractic care can help healing.

The unexpected benefits of foot massage

22/8/2017

The unexpected benefits of foot massage

Our feet do a lot of work yet they are an area of the body that is often neglected. Foot massage is a relaxing way to pamper your feet however there are also many unexpected benefits of foot massage. These can benefit your overall health as well as the health of your feet.

Reflexology is a specialised form of foot massage which is based on the theory that different points and areas on the feet correspond to the glands, organs and other parts of the body (2).

How massage can help rehabilitate shoulder injuries

29/6/2017

How massage can help rehabilitate shoulder injuries

Shoulder pain has many different causes. The pain may occur in the joint itself or the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the shoulder. Shoulder pain can be associated with restricted joint range of motion and loss of muscle strength (3). Massage therapy has become a widely accepted treatment for shoulder pain (1). Massage therapy is usually viewed as an adjunctive therapy to prepare for mobilisation (1).

Massage techniques that can help soothe symptoms of pinched nerve and sciatica

22/5/2017

Massage techniques that can help soothe symptoms of pinched nerve and sciatica

Sciatica is pain originating in the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the back of your legs (5).

How massage benefits your overall health

8/5/2017

How massage benefits your overall health

Massage is one of the oldest therapies in the world. There is documentation of its use in second century B.C in China, India and Egypt. Even Hippocrates defined medicine as “the art of rubbing” (3).

Regular massage therapy has long been associated with improved overall health, both physical and mental. Massage may positively influence factors associated with better health and wellbeing, including factors such as pain, sleep, emotional status and psychosocial health.