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Remedial Massage & Wellness Blog

Evidence-informed articles on remedial massage, injury recovery, and everyday wellness from our Cronulla clinic.

What Is Remedial Massage — And How Is It Different From Relaxation Massage?
Education

What Is Remedial Massage — And How Is It Different From Relaxation Massage?

Remedial massage targets specific musculoskeletal issues using clinical assessment and targeted techniques. Here's how it differs from a standard relaxation massage.

10 August 20265 min read
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Sports Massage for Runners: What to Expect and When to Book
Sports

Sports Massage for Runners: What to Expect and When to Book

Whether you're training for a fun run or a marathon, sports massage can support your recovery and help keep you on the road. Here's what runners need to know.

28 July 20265 min read
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Pregnancy Massage: Benefits, Safety, and What to Expect
Pregnancy

Pregnancy Massage: Benefits, Safety, and What to Expect

Pregnancy massage may help ease the aches and discomforts of pregnancy. Here's what to expect from a session and how to know if it's right for you.

14 July 20265 min read
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Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: What's the Difference?
Education

Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: What's the Difference?

Both use fine needles, but dry needling and acupuncture are quite different in their approach and goals. Here's a clear breakdown of each.

30 June 20265 min read
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage Explained: What It Is and Who It's For
Education

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Explained: What It Is and Who It's For

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle massage technique that may support the lymphatic system. Here's what it involves and who might benefit.

15 June 20265 min read
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Desk Job Neck Pain: Why It Happens and How Remedial Massage May Help
Pain & Injury

Desk Job Neck Pain: Why It Happens and How Remedial Massage May Help

Neck pain from desk work is one of the most common complaints we see at Sana. Here's why it develops and how remedial massage may help.

22 May 20265 min read
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Remedial Massage and Chronic Pain: What the Evidence Suggests
Pain & Injury

Remedial Massage and Chronic Pain: What the Evidence Suggests

Chronic pain is complex, and there's no single solution. Here's what the current evidence suggests about how remedial massage may support people living with persistent pain.

21 August 20266 min read
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Hydration and Muscle Recovery: Why Drinking Water After Massage Matters
Wellness

Hydration and Muscle Recovery: Why Drinking Water After Massage Matters

You've probably been told to drink water after a massage. Here's the actual reasoning behind that advice and what hydration has to do with muscle recovery.

20 August 20264 min read
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Massage Benefits for Older Adults: What to Know Before You Book
Wellness

Massage Benefits for Older Adults: What to Know Before You Book

Remedial massage can be adapted for older adults and may support mobility, circulation, and general wellbeing. Here's what to consider before booking.

18 August 20265 min read
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Myofascial Release: What It Is and How It Works
Education

Myofascial Release: What It Is and How It Works

Myofascial release is a hands-on technique that targets the connective tissue surrounding your muscles. Here's what it involves and who it may help.

5 August 20265 min read
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Cupping Massage: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Expect
Education

Cupping Massage: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Expect

Cupping has been around for centuries, but it's had a modern revival in remedial and sports massage. Here's what you need to know before your first session.

3 August 20265 min read
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Deep Tissue Massage: What It Actually Means (and What It Doesn't)
Education

Deep Tissue Massage: What It Actually Means (and What It Doesn't)

Deep tissue massage is one of the most misunderstood terms in massage therapy. Here's what it actually involves and when it might be appropriate for you.

1 August 20265 min read
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Massage Aftercare: What to Do (and Avoid) After Your Session
Wellness

Massage Aftercare: What to Do (and Avoid) After Your Session

What you do after a massage can affect how well you recover and how long the benefits last. Here's a practical guide to massage aftercare.

15 August 20264 min read
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TMJ and Jaw Pain: Can Remedial Massage Help?
Pain & Injury

TMJ and Jaw Pain: Can Remedial Massage Help?

Jaw tension and TMJ dysfunction can cause headaches, clicking, and facial pain. Here's how remedial massage may help — and what to expect from treatment.

19 October 20266 min read
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Frozen Shoulder: What It Is and How Massage May Support Recovery
Pain & Injury

Frozen Shoulder: What It Is and How Massage May Support Recovery

Frozen shoulder is a painful and limiting condition that can take months to resolve. Here's what it involves and how remedial massage may support your recovery.

20 October 20266 min read
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Bursitis and Posture: How Remedial Massage May Help Shoulder and Hip Pain
Pain & Injury

Bursitis and Posture: How Remedial Massage May Help Shoulder and Hip Pain

Bursitis can cause persistent pain in the shoulder or hip, often made worse by poor posture or repetitive movement. Here's how remedial massage may help.

21 October 20266 min read
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Tech Neck and Desk Posture: Why Your Screen Time May Be Causing Pain
Pain & Injury

Tech Neck and Desk Posture: Why Your Screen Time May Be Causing Pain

Hours at a screen can lead to a forward head posture known as tech neck — and it's becoming increasingly common. Here's what's happening and how remedial massage may help.

22 October 20265 min read
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Headaches that start in your neck? How remedial massage can help with tension headaches
Pain & Injury

Headaches that start in your neck? How remedial massage can help with tension headaches

Neck tension causing headaches? Learn how remedial massage may help ease tension-type headaches through targeted muscle treatment.

1 November 20265 min read
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Lower back pain: how remedial massage can support your recovery
Pain & Injury

Lower back pain: how remedial massage can support your recovery

Lower back pain slowing you down? Discover how remedial massage may help ease muscle tension and support your recovery.

2 November 20265 min read
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Pain down the back of your leg? Sciatica, piriformis and how remedial massage can help
Pain & Injury

Pain down the back of your leg? Sciatica, piriformis and how remedial massage can help

Buttock or leg pain getting you down? Learn how remedial massage may help with sciatica and piriformis-related pain.

3 November 20265 min read
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Heel pain first thing in the morning? How remedial massage can help with plantar fasciitis
Pain & Injury

Heel pain first thing in the morning? How remedial massage can help with plantar fasciitis

Heel pain stopping your morning walks or runs? Learn how remedial massage may help ease plantar fasciitis discomfort.

4 November 20265 min read
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