What the research says: Reviews of massage therapy suggest it can provide short term relief for common complaints such as low back and neck pain, particularly as part of a broader plan that includes movement. In a placebo controlled trial, focused trigger point release massage produced a genuine, measurable reduction in the sensitivity of treated trigger points, with benefits that built up over a course of treatment. This is why we often recommend a short series rather than a single session for persistent issues.
Assessment Led
A remedial treatment begins with a conversation and an assessment. Your therapist looks at your movement and palpates the tissues to work out what is actually driving your symptoms, because pain is not always felt where the problem sits. A tight shoulder can refer pain into the head, and tension in the hip can show up as low back pain.
Treated With Purpose
Your therapist then uses techniques such as deep tissue work, trigger point release, myofascial techniques and stretching to treat the cause. Where appropriate, we may suggest myotherapy or dry needling as part of your care. The aim is lasting change, not just an hour of feeling good.
Advice That Lasts
We finish with practical advice, stretches or movement tips you can use between visits, so the benefits of your treatment hold rather than fading as soon as you get back to daily life.
Want treatment that actually addresses the cause? Our Surrey Hills clinic is a short drive from Box Hill. Book a remedial massage and let us find and treat what is really going on.
Remedial massage can be helpful for many muscular aches and tension-related concerns, but some symptoms require medical assessment first. Knowing when to seek professional medical advice helps ensure you receive the safest and most appropriate care.
Pain that keeps returning, interferes with daily activities or does not improve with rest should be properly assessed. An assessment can help identify whether remedial massage is appropriate or whether another treatment approach may be needed.
Severe pain following an injury, particularly when accompanied by significant swelling, bruising or loss of function, should be assessed by a doctor before having a massage. These symptoms may indicate an injury requiring further medical investigation.
Pain accompanied by numbness, weakness or pins and needles may involve nerve irritation or another condition that requires assessment. If pain is travelling down an arm or leg, seek appropriate medical advice before starting massage treatment.
Remedial massage is not suitable for every type of pain or injury. Your therapist will consider your symptoms and presentation and may recommend medical assessment if there are signs that massage is not the appropriate first step.
Depending on your private health insurance policy and extras cover, remedial massage may be eligible for a rebate. Coverage varies between providers and policies, so check directly with your insurer before your appointment.
You can generally book a remedial massage appointment directly with MyoFitness without a doctor’s referral. If you have concerning symptoms or are unsure whether massage is appropriate, contact MyoFitness before booking so our team can help determine the best next step.
Our North Melbourne clinic on Peel Street is easy to reach for anyone in the inner north and west, including:
MyoFitness also operates clinics in North Melbourne at 154 Peel Street and Surrey Hills at 296A Canterbury Road. All three clinics offer Watson Headache® Approach assessment and treatment for migraine.
Three well-established clinics across North Melbourne, Yarraville, and Surrey Hills, each delivering the same standard of clinical care.
A clinical team spanning remedial massage, myotherapy, physiotherapy, lymphatic drainage, and psychology under one roof.
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Every session begins with a clinical assessment. Treatment is directed at the actual cause of your pain, not just the location where you feel it.
