Peninsula Sports Medicine Group

Massage/Myotherapy

People are now becoming more informed, asking more questions and wanting to take greater responsibility for their well being. Massage has always played an important role in this decision making process. Myotherapy and remedial massage are successful in alleviating:

Neck pain and stiffness
Lower back pain
Head aches and Migraines
Muscular aches and pains
Stress and insomnia
Injury

Myotherapy and remedial massage help to enhance muscle activity and rehabilitate injury.

Myotherapy is the skillful use of the hands and other therapeutic procedures such as deep soft tissue massage, trigger point deactivation, myofascial release, dry needling and corrective exercises to enhance muscle activity and to heal injury. Myotherapists perform a 3 year degree to learn these techniques.

Remedial Massage is the well known practice of soft tissue manipulation to relax muscles, improve circulation and decrease stress whilst improving flexibility and alleviating pain.

Our myotherapists and Remedial massage therapists are experts in their fields with many years of experience and continuing education behind them.

Both disciplines are usually claimable against private health cover extras.

The types of therapy available at the centre include:

Myotherapy
Remedial therapy
Sports massage
Deep soft tissue therapy
Relaxation massage
Bowen Therapy
Dry needling
Pregnancy massage, which includes specially designed equipment to accommodate the pregnant women.
lymphatic drainage
trigger point therapy
Cupping
Gift Vouchers

Our clinics at: Langwarrin, Mornington, Dandenong, Somerville and Rosebud house an excellent team of physiotherapists and other health care professionals. When required our experienced soft tissue therapists work closely with these other professionals on site to best formulate a tailor made, rehabilitation plan for you and your injuries. We can refer to external specialists if necessary.

Massage For Pregnancy

BENEFITS OF PREGNANCY MASSAGE:
There are many physical benefits for mother and baby when receiving Massage during Pregnancy. From the minimisation of stretch marks and splitting of the abdominals (Diastasis rectii) to improved lymphatic drainage decreasing carpal tunnel syndrome - massage does more than merely help with a sore back and fatigued muscles!

DID YOU KNOW THAT MASSAGE:

	Helps the body to eliminate waste products such as lactic acid through the lymphatic and circulatory systems. This intern combats fatigue and helps the mother feel more energetic.
	Aid's circulation, helps to reduce cardiac load and assists the maintenance of healthy blood pressure levels.
	Alleviates muscle tightness, stiffness, tension, and cramping.
	Has been shown to help relieve depression or anxiety caused by any hormonal changes the mother may be experiencing.
	Has been shown to relieve many of the normal discomforts during pregnancy, such as backaches, neck stiffness, leg cramps, headaches, oedema and sore, swollen feet.
	Increases local and general blood circulation, which brings more oxygen and nutrients to the cells of both the mother and foetus.
	Helps stimulates glandular secretions, which assist in the stabilisation of hormone levels.
	Relaxes tense muscles and tones loose muscles, and can also increase muscular flexibility. Flexibility will be most helpful during the last trimester and during the birth process itself.
	Helps to soothe and relax nervous tension, which helps the mother sleep more easily and more deeply. Doctors all agree that a relaxed mother will have a happier, healthier pregnancy!
	Can assist in the preparation and loosening of the pelvis before birth
	Reduces the risk of mastitis by promoting better milk production due to reduction in breast tissue tension.
	Improves tissue healing during postpartum recovery.
	Assists in the realignment of the pelvis and spine after birth.
	Provides relief from soreness and stiffness after childbirth.
	Assists mobility and recovery after a caesarean birth.

Note- once pregnancy is advanced- the pregnant woman is discouraged from lying on her back, as this may cause adverse pressure on deep blood vessels. Peninsula Sports Medicine Group has a number of "Prone Lying" maternity massage cushions to normalise a healthy and relaxing massage.

Pregnancy Massage PDF