People often seek help from a massage therapist if they:
- have acute or chronic aches and pains (to back, shoulder, arms, legs and extremities)
- have an acute or chronic sports injury
- have aches from a new activity or seasonal activity after a long period of rest
- suffer from repetitive strain injuries
- need help and support to relax
- convalescing (operation or long term illness)
- have chronic or long term/ terminal illnesses (e.g. arthritis, MS, depression)
- are parents or parents to be (pregnant women are not excluded; however, treatment will be discussed specifically)
- wish improve muscle and skin tone
- just need a ‘pick me up’
Other symptoms include: tension headaches and migraines, tennis elbow, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, stomach aches and digestive problems, hip problems, sciatic pain (tight thighs and hamstrings, calf cramps, cold and sore feet)
More specifically to backpackers/adventure and business travellers:
- stiffness and aches from a long journey
- aches and pains from a recent activity, once in a life time opportunity, e.g.a bike ride, mountaineering, trekking at altitude etc.
- back / leg pains (carrying your rucksack, sleeping on uncomfortable surfaces)
- old & new injuries (sporting or non sporting related)
- exhausted / run down.
- stress / frustration from travelling
- headaches / migraines
- problems with sleeping
- homesick / feeling ‘low’
- ‘not my usual self’