What is Repetitive Strain Injury? – Ravel Therapies Massage Limassol
Due to our lifestyles which require us to carry out repetitive activities, whether at work (such as typing or working a specific type of machine), or whether at home (cooking all day long), we often overload our bodies with undue stress over a long period of […]
What is SIJ Syndrome, or SIJ Dysfunction? – Ravel Therapies Massage Limassol
The Sacroiliac joints (SIJ) are the joints between your pelvis and your spine. They are responsible for transferring loads from your upper body into your legs through your pelvis. They are consequently heavy-duty joints with minimal movement, and can sometimes get stuck or loose […]
Anterior Hip Pain Causes – Ravel Therapies Massage Limassol
The causes of hip pain are wide ranging and can vary from muscle strains to tumours. Anterior hip pain is a subset of the full range of hip conditions, which you can read about at our hip pain blog. As anterior hip pain causes can vary from […]
Ravel Therapies Massage Limassol – Snapping Hip Syndrome Causes
Snapping Hip Syndrome is usually caused by the rolling of a tendon or ligament over bony projections of the hip bone, often due to muscle imbalances. Snapping hip can be painful, but most often it is completely painless, just a little bothersome. Whether or not you have […]
Hip Pain Causes – Ravel Therapies Massage Limassol
Hip Pain can be the result of a wide range of causes ranging from muscle strains to tumours. Hip pain is also a very common site for osteoarthritis. If you suffer from hip pain, it is important to get your symptoms assessed as soon as possible, to prevent […]
ACL Injury and Reconstruction – Overview
The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a ligament deep inside the knee joint, which is designed to prevent the lower leg moving, or shearing forward relative to the thigh. ACL tears and ACL injuries are extremely common in sports, particularly where sudden stop-start running movements are required, such as in […]
Post-Injury Finger Muscle Tightness – Overview
It is quite common for people who suffer injuries to their arms or fingers, to lose full range of motion in their fingers. This is especially so if they have undergone surgery to help repair broken bones and torn tissue, etc. This can occur for a range of reasons, including […]
What do Osteopaths specialise in?
Osteopaths are Allied Health Practitioners who diagnose and treat mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. They emphasize the relationship between structure and function, and the way it can be affected through manipulative therapy.
Osteopaths use a wide range of techniques including soft tissue massage to release muscles, tendons and ligaments, and a […]
What do Chiropractors specialise in?
Chiropractors are Allied Health Practitioners who diagnose and treat mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. They believe that correcting alignment of the spine and pelvis can improve our general health and wellbeing via the nervous system, which controls the operation of our muscles and organs.
Chiropractors largely employ manual therapy techniques, in […]
What is Musculoskeletal Kinesiology?
At Ravel Therapies, our musculoskeletal therapist, Sunil, and our Kinesiologist, Stella, work closely together to tackle the mind-body-emotion component behind pain and discomfort. The techniques used to address these root causes are a small part of the vast range of techniques available to Kinesiologists. We like to refer to this subset of […]
