Remedial massage is a systematic assessment and treatment of the musculoskeletal pains, aches, sport and postural related injuries. It is designed to balance muscle and soft tissue length, normalise joint mobilisation and bone position, increase blood flow to re-establish the body’s capacity to rebuild by enhancing nutrient distribution to the affected area, and support removal of waste products via the blood and lymphatic system.
Our remedial massage therapists have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to determine a treatment plan that is specific to your presentation. We take a precise history and perform a thorough assessment and postural analysis to determine exactly where the problem, tension, or injury is within the muscular system, with the aim of eliminating the root cause rather than managing symptoms alone.
The benefits of remedial massage at MyoFitness include scar tissue breakdown, better quality sleep, improved tissue elasticity, pain relief, accelerated recovery, improved mobility and flexibility, improved blood flow, and reduced inflammation.
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Specific manual techniques applied to adhesions and scar tissue restore the normal extensibility and alignment of connective tissue, improving tissue quality and reducing the pain and restriction that scar tissue produces.
Remedial massage reduces muscular tension, calms the autonomic nervous system, and reduces the pain and discomfort that disrupts sleep. Improved sleep quality is one of the most consistently reported outcomes of regular remedial massage treatment.
Restoring normal muscle length and soft tissue flexibility improves the elastic quality of the tissue, reducing injury risk and improving the capacity of muscles and tendons to absorb and generate force effectively.
Manual therapy reduces nociceptive input from hypertonic muscles, trigger points, and irritated joint structures, producing measurable pain relief through both peripheral and central neurophysiological mechanisms.
Improved circulation, lymphatic drainage, and reduction of metabolic waste products from exercised or injured tissues accelerates the tissue repair process and reduces the recovery time between training sessions and after injury.
Releasing hypertonic muscles and restoring normal joint range of motion through remedial massage produces functional improvements in mobility and flexibility that translate directly to improved movement quality in daily life and sport.
Manual techniques increase local blood flow to treated tissues, enhancing nutrient delivery and waste removal. This is particularly relevant for chronically tight muscles where ischaemia contributes to the maintenance of pain and dysfunction.
Manual therapy supports the management of soft tissue inflammation through mechanical and neurophysiological mechanisms, reducing the inflammatory load on injured or overloaded tissues and supporting a faster return to normal function.
Remedial massage at MyoFitness is designed to balance muscle and soft tissue length, normalise joint mobilisation and bone position, increase blood flow to re-establish the body’s capacity to rebuild, and support the removal of waste products via the blood and lymphatic system.
This requires a practitioner with comprehensive anatomical knowledge and the clinical skill to translate assessment findings into a precise treatment plan. Our remedial massage therapists bring both to every session across all three Melbourne clinics.
Where postural, occupational, or training factors are driving the presentation, your therapist will identify these and provide guidance on how to address them between sessions. The aim is a client who understands their own muscular patterns and has the tools to manage them between appointments.
Remedial massage at MyoFitness is available as a standalone treatment or as part of a broader myotherapy management plan where clinical complexity warrants it.
Every remedial massage at MyoFitness begins with a precise clinical history. Your therapist needs to understand the nature, onset, and behaviour of your presenting complaint, as well as your occupational demands, training history, and any previous treatment, to determine the most effective treatment approach for your session.
A thorough physical assessment and postural analysis identifies exactly where the problem, tension, or injury is within the muscular system. This is not a routine checklist. It is a clinical investigation designed to identify the root cause of your presentation, not just the most symptomatic area.
Our remedial massage therapists have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to determine a treatment plan that matches your assessment findings. The plan addresses the root cause of your presentation, not just the symptoms you arrived with.
Treatment is applied to the structures identified as the drivers of your presentation. Techniques including deep tissue work, soft tissue release, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and joint mobilisation are selected based on your assessment findings and integrated into each session.
You have had massage before and it helped temporarily. Then the same tension returned within days. Remedial massage at MyoFitness focuses on identifying and treating the root cause of the muscular pattern, not just applying temporary relief to the symptomatic area.
Acute and chronic sporting injuries respond well to remedial massage when assessment identifies the exact structures involved and treatment is directed at the injury mechanism. MyoFitness treats sports injuries across all experience levels, from recreational participants to competitive athletes.
Sustained desk and screen postures accumulate muscular tension in the neck, upper back, and shoulders over time. Remedial massage at MyoFitness addresses the specific muscles and postural patterns driving your pain and provides guidance on reducing the loading factors between sessions.
Scar tissue breakdown, restoration of tissue extensibility, improved circulation, and gradual restoration of range of motion are all components of remedial massage that are clinically relevant in the recovery period after injury or surgery. Your therapist will adapt the approach to your stage of recovery.
Psychological stress is stored in the musculoskeletal system as increased muscular tone, particularly in the neck, shoulders, and jaw. Remedial massage reduces this accumulated physical tension and its downstream effects on sleep quality, headaches, and general physical comfort.
Regular remedial massage as part of an athlete’s maintenance program improves tissue quality, identifies accumulating dysfunction before it becomes injury, supports recovery between sessions, and maintains the muscular function that performance depends on across training cycles and competition seasons.
Remedial massage is a systematic assessment and treatment of the musculoskeletal pains, aches, sport and postural related injuries. It is designed to balance muscle and soft tissue length, normalise joint mobilisation and bone position, increase blood flow to re-establish the body’s capacity to rebuild by enhancing nutrient distribution to the affected area, and support removal of waste products via the blood and lymphatic system. At MyoFitness, remedial massage is performed by therapists with comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, who take a precise history and perform a thorough assessment before determining your treatment plan.
Relaxation massage is applied to produce a general sense of wellbeing and stress reduction. It uses lighter, flowing techniques across the whole body and does not involve clinical assessment or targeted treatment of specific musculoskeletal conditions. Remedial massage at MyoFitness begins with a thorough assessment and postural analysis, identifies the specific muscles and structures driving your presentation, and applies specific manual techniques to address the root cause of your pain or dysfunction. It is a clinical treatment aimed at a specific outcome, not a general relaxation service.
Remedial massage at MyoFitness addresses a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including stiff neck and back pain, musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, frozen shoulder, jaw pain, hip pain, nerve pain, chronic pain, sciatica, and more. A full list of conditions treated is available on this page. If you are unsure whether your specific presentation is appropriate for remedial massage, call us on 03 9028 4087 and one of our therapists will advise you before you book.
The number of sessions depends on the nature and duration of your condition and how your body responds to treatment. Acute presentations often respond significantly within two to four sessions. Chronic conditions, postural dysfunction, and complex musculoskeletal presentations typically require a longer course of treatment with a maintenance schedule. At MyoFitness, your therapist will discuss a realistic treatment plan with you at your first appointment and reassess your progress at each subsequent session. The goal is always the most efficient path to your functional outcome.
No. You do not need a GP referral to book a remedial massage at MyoFitness. You can book directly at any of our three Melbourne clinics, in North Melbourne, Yarraville, or Surrey Hills, by calling 03 9028 4087 or booking online. If your presentation requires further investigation or referral to another health professional, your MyoFitness therapist will advise you and communicate with your GP as appropriate.
Remedial massage at MyoFitness is claimable through most private health extras policies under remedial massage cover. MyoFitness uses HICAPS at all three clinics for on-the-spot claiming, so you pay only the gap at the time of your appointment. TAC and WorkCover cover approved remedial massage treatment. NDIS capacity building funding may apply where clinically indicated. Medicare rebates are available under a GP Chronic Disease Management plan where applicable. Call 03 9028 4087 if you are unsure about your specific cover before booking.
With three clinics across Melbourne in North Melbourne, Yarraville, and Surrey Hills, and hours from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Saturday, and 9am to 12pm Sunday, we offer a wide range of appointment times across the week. Same-week appointments are usually available at one or more of our clinics. Call 03 9028 4087 or book online and we will find the earliest available time that suits you.
Remedial massage at MyoFitness is a systematic clinical treatment, not a generic service. Precise history. Thorough assessment. A plan that targets the root cause. Available Monday to Sunday across North Melbourne, Yarraville, and Surrey Hills.
