What is Tendonitis?
Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon. Tendonitis can occur anywhere in the body where we have tendons, and commonly occur in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle joints. In most cases, tendonitis can be addressed through orthopaedic massage and exercise therapy, so book in to your musculoskeletal therapist at Ravel Therapies […]
Trapped Nerve Pain – Massage Limassol
There are many locations in the body where nerves often become entrapped. Nerve entrapment irritates the nerve locally, often causing inflammation, but also radiates pain along the nerve down into the toes or fingers. If you think you may have a nerve entrapment, then drop in to see our orthopaedic […]
Limassol Massage Cyprus – Facet Joint Syndrome overview
If you have regular, unexplained, episodes of sharp lower back or neck pain, or continuous, chronic neck and lower back aches, you could have facet joint syndrome, also known as facet joint dysfunction. Come in to Ravel Therapies at Limassol Massage in Ayia Phyla for a detailed assessment […]
Upper Back Stiffness – Massage Limassol Cyprus
Upper back stiffness is very common in our modern lifestyles, which usually involve sitting for long periods in one position, and can often cause upper back pain. Sometimes a stiff upper back can be painless, but may lead to dysfunction and pain elsewhere such as in the neck or […]
Scoliosis Overview – Massage Limassol Cyprus
Scoliosis is considered a medical condition where the spine adopts an unnatural lateral curve. The curvature of the spine itself is usually painless, however in cases where the curve is significant, people can get back spasms and pains, or pain down their legs, and in extreme cases even breathing difficulties. […]
Morton’s Neuroma Overview – Limassol Massage Cyprus
Morton’s neuroma refers to the entrapment of the plantar digital nerve, which typically occurs between the third and fourth toes on the base of the foot. If you get toe pain in this area, check in with our orthopaedic massage therapist for assessment and treatment.
Typical Morton’s neuroma include getting […]
Massage Limassol – Neck Stiffness
Neck stiffness is a very common complaint. Neck stiffness is rife in our society due to our working postures and can very quickly become a chronic problem. It can very from being just a mild annoyance to an intensely bothersome pain. If you have neck stiffness or neck pain, it is […]
Golfers Elbow Overview – Ravel Therapies Massage Limassol Cyprus
Golfers elbow is a form of tendinosis which can lead to tendonitis in the medial (inner) forearm at the elbow joint. The word “tendonitis” refers to inflammation in the tendon, which may result from wear and tear or injury of the tendon fibres. You do not need […]
Tennis Elbow – Orthopaedic Massage Limassol, Cyprus
Tennis elbow is a form of tendinosis often leading to tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons) in the lateral forearm at the elbow joint. You do not need to play tennis to have tennis elbow! Anyone carrying out repetitive gripping tasks could get tennis elbow. If you have persistent lateral […]
Muscle Strain Overview – Ravel Therapies Massage Limassol
Muscles can strain for a number of reasons., ranging from trauma, as in an accident to chronic overuse, as in repetitive strain injury. Orthopaedic massage is very helpful in the healing process, as it is specific and applied correctly to suit the phase of the injury. If you […]
