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24 New Stour & Avon, July 29, 2022
Health & Wellbeing
Massage myths - here’s the truth It’s supposed to hurt. Massage is just for relaxation. All massage is the same. Wrong! Massage is not supposed to hurt. Of course, during the massage treatment there may be points that are tender or sore but communication is key, and as a massage expert, I never want you to be uncomfortable. Sometimes, those sore spots are actually trigger points, commonly referred to as ‘knots’ and these areas may require some work, but that doesn’t mean that I will be pushing into them and causing more pain. With trigger points I work on a waithold process to release the trigger point and I am sure to be communicating with you throughout the process as well as keeping an eye on your pain levels. Massage is not just for relaxation and we shouldn’t see it as something to do just for a treat. Massage has the benefit of relaxing the body and mind and who doesn’t enjoy time to switch off and relax? Although I use clinical massage techniques I still bring the all-important element of relaxation into the treatment. The more relaxed you and your body
Jemma Sandell is an Advanced Massage & Beauty Therapist and owner of Relax & Remedy, Ferndown. Visit: relaxandremedy.co.uk. are, the more receptive you are to treatment. All massage is different! It’s certainly not the same, no two therapists will ever massage the same even if they had the exact same training. That’s why sometimes it’s about finding the right therapist for you and it may take a few treatments to find that person. I incorporate a wide range of massage skills and clinical massage techniques into what I do so I have a number of ways in which I can treat you. From Eastern to Western techniques, trigger points, deep tissue, acupressure, stretches and lots more - creating a real fusion of beneficial techniques. What your body needs your body will
get with a massage tailored to your particular needs. I’ve heard so many people say over the years that they wouldn’t have massage again after one particular unenjoyable experience. It’s important to remember that massage can vary so much and so can the standard of therapists! One person’s experience can be completely different to someone else’s in the same way that two therapists will work differently, so it’s important to find a therapist that suits you. I will always work with you throughout each treatment to ensure you are comfortable, relaxed and pain free. My goal is always to help you manage pain, look good and feel better.
