Ravel Therapies Massage Limassol – Jaw and Neck Pain Causes
The jaw joint, also known as the Temporomandibular joint (or TMJ) is close associated with mechanics of the neck, and the other way around. One example of this is the forward head position, so common among office workers, which tends to lower the lower jaw. The […]
Ravel Therapies Massage Limassol – Lateral Hip Pain Causes
Lateral hip pain occurs for a number of reasons, ranging from inflammation of the lateral hip bursa to a strain in the gluteus medius muscle, located on the side of the hip. Read on to see how we treated Mr A* for lateral hip pain at our […]
Lower Back Pain Treatment using Massage Therapy and Rehabilitation Exercises
Lower back pain is widely reported as being the most common musculoskeletal complaint in our world today. It is of course no surprise, as we tend to sit in fixed positions for extended periods of time, leading to a loss of core strength which in turn […]
Unravelling the Benefits of Massage
Remedial or deep tissue massage has been a popular therapy for some time now, with people using it for a variety of reasons, including:
Injuries to a muscle, ligament or joint in the body.
Chronic pain or RSI, often from the work environment or lifestyle activities.
Improved muscle tone, or to […]
Could Stretching Your Hamstrings Ease Your Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain, as shown by some studies, is the number one musculoskeletal complaint when it comes to people visiting a physical therapist such as a physiotherapist, osteopath or remedial massage therapist. Yet, lower back pain can be difficult to assess and could be caused by a […]
Is Your Foot Pain from Plantar Fasciitis?
Do you get a stiff, achy, or sharp pain at the base of your heel on the inside when you take your first steps in the morning, only to find it goes away in a few minutes after walking around for a while? Or do you get an achy, […]
Headache Relief using Remedial Massage
All ongoing, persistent headaches always have a cause and should be investigated. Although painkillers are a blessing for many because they provide headache relief, drugs do not address the underlying cause. Furthermore, painkillers are associated with well-known side effects such as damage of the liver and kidneys, but also lesser known […]
Could Stretching Your Hamstrings Ease Your Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain, as shown by some studies, is the number one musculoskeletal complaint when it comes to people visiting a physical therapist such as a physiotherapist, osteopath or remedial massage therapist. Yet, lower back pain can be difficult to assess and could be caused by a […]
Sciatica Pain Relief: What is Sciatic Pain?
Sciatic pain is usually characterised by sharp pain traveling down the back of the leg, often beyond the knee and even down to the foot. It may be constant, or it may come on during certain movements such as when bending down to pick something. Commonly, there may be a […]
