At BOP we offer a whole host of different types of massage, all of which can be adapted to your personal requirements and needs.
Some of the common reasons people may have massage are; to relieve muscle strain and tension, aid sleep, improve mood and wellbeing, relieve tension, everyday anxiety and stress.
Remedial Massage combines general massage with deep tissue techniques. It and can be used to treat both superficial and deep tissues.
Clinical Massage uses stretching, joint mobilisation, fascial stretching, trigger point work and generalised massage to enhance mobility, relax muscles and reduce tension
Remedial and Clinical Massage are our most popular massage treatments and are suitable for people of all ages and levels of activity. As well as being used alone to help with specific problems, massage is often used as a follow-up treatment to osteopathy.
Mostly for people involved in sports. Muscles that have been worked hard can become sore and tight and this makes them more prone to injury. Regular massage can loosen muscles, increase flexibility and lessen chance of injury. Recovery from injury can also be speeded up and scar tissue broken down with treatment. Pre and post event massage is popular amongst sports people for these reasons.
This involves the use of basalt stones which are heated in water and then used with oil to smooth away stresses and strains. It is said that a stroke of the stone is equivalent to 7 of the hand. The treatment can aid relaxation, may improve sleep and enhance a feeling of wellbeing.
Aromatherapy massage involves the use of essential oils extracted from plants, herbs, flowers, grasses and fruits. These are blended specifically for your needs and applied via massage to improve a sense of wellbeing.
The technique involves massage of the face, head, shoulders, arms, neck and upper back. It is carried out in a seated position and can be given through light clothing, or directly onto the skin using oils. Indian head massage is suitable for all ages, if you are able to sit comfortably for 30-45 minutes. If you would prefer not to have the technique done directly to the skin, please wear loose clothing. It is also advisable to remove any make-up prior to treatment.
Bowen Therapy
Bowen Therapy is a gentle soft tissue (fascia and muscle) release technique that follows the osteopathic principle that the structure of the body governs its function.
During the treatment gentle rolling moves are applied across muscles, ligaments and tendons at specific points in order to trigger a neural response. The amount of pressure used is appropriate for that individual.
Between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to process the information it has received and initiate the healing process. Many clients become so relaxed they fall asleep during the session.
Emmett Technique
The Emmett Technique is a gentle muscle release therapy using light finger pressure. This method is applied to specific locations on the body, aiming to initiate the gentle release of heightened tension in muscles and muscle groups.
In order to get the best out of Bowen or Emmett treatments, they are best applied directly on the skin. Light clothing may be warn if you prefer.
Find out about what to expect from your first visit to Broadwater Osteopathic Practice.
Simple breathing techniques can be used to help to calm both body and mind, giving us a bit of quiet, still time, to simply just ‘be’.
Why not start to practice breathing from your tummy and not from your upper chest.
The easiest way to do this is to sit, relaxed, in a quiet space with both feet on the floor. Place 1 hand on your chest and the other on your tummy.
As you breathe you want to feel both tummy and chest move, not just your chest.
Practice breathing in through your nose, out through your mouth, whilst feeling the movement in these 2 areas. No need to count, simply just feel.
You want to make sure you are really breathing into your tummy and not just lifting your ribs to get air in and out.
Another method to try is 6-6-6 breathing. This involves breathing in and breathing out through the nose, with the mouth closed.
The idea is to breathe in to the count of 6, then out to the count of 6. Then in for 6 and out for 6. Ideally with a total of 5 of these sets in a minute, but just start with the counting in for 6 then out for 6.
A final method, which may assist you to sleep, is 4-7-8 breathing. With this we breathe in for the count of 4, hold for the count of 7 and then breathe out for the count of 8. Again this is in and out through the nose.
Ideally do this type of breathing when you are going to bed, perhaps sitting in bed before sleep or lying down in bed.
Breathing is so important and never more so at this time. Try all of these methods and see how you go!
For more help, advice and treatments, call 01903 820206.
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