Category Archives: Phil Romeril

How Cold Weather Affects Your Muscles

how cold weather affects muscles

When temperatures drop, it’s not just your hands and feet that feel the chill. For many people, winter brings with it a familiar discomfort — tight, achy muscles that seem more prone to stiffness and soreness. This isn’t just in your head. Cold weather muscle pain is a real and common experience, especially for those […]

Should I Book Remedial or Deep Tissue Massage?

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If you’re feeling sore, stiff, or just in need of a reset, a professional massage can offer immense relief — but how do you choose the right type? Many clients ask about the difference between remedial massage and deep tissue massage, often assuming they’re the same. While they share some techniques, these therapies serve different […]

Remedial Massage After Knee Replacement: How It Supports Recovery

Myotherapy For Injuries

Knee replacement surgery is a major step toward restoring movement and reducing chronic joint pain — but the journey doesn’t end in the operating room. Post-surgical rehabilitation is just as crucial, and for many patients, remedial massage after knee replacement can play a valuable role in speeding up recovery, reducing discomfort, and improving mobility. At […]

Low Level Laser For Back Pain

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), also known as cold laser therapy or photobiomodulation, is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-intensity laser light to alleviate pain and promote tissue healing. It’s been increasingly explored for the treatment of back pain, particularly in cases of chronic lower back pain. How LLLT Can Treat Back Pain Mechanism LLLT works […]

What is the Difference Between Massage And Remedial Massage?

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This is a very common question! Massage and remedial massage are both forms of manual therapy that use the hands to manipulate the soft tissues of the body and promote both relaxation and alleviate many physical ailments. However, the two forms have some differences, let’s look at them: The Purpose Of Relaxation Massage & Remedial […]

The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy Massage

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While pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman’s life, it frequently comes with several physical problems such leg cramps, back pain, and stiff joints. According to an American Pregnancy Association survey, back discomfort affects between 60% and 70% of expectant mothers at some point in the pregnancy. Many women report experiencing this pain in […]

How Chronic Pain Affects Emotional Wellbeing

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Navigating through prolonged discomfort can indeed take a toll on your emotional wellbeing. Whether it’s a temporary setback lasting a week or an enduring struggle with chronic pain, maintaining a positive mindset becomes crucial. Picture this: waking up each day with no relief in sight. It’s in these moments that small gestures, such as receiving […]

How to prepare for a massage

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Swedish massage and other types of massages are generally used to treat physical pain and dysfunction or to maintain overall physical health and stress levels. Remedial massage and myotherapy can help rehabilitate injuries, dysfunction and postural issues. Deep tissue massage is also an option, better suited to those feeling a little stiff or sore or […]

How Long Do Cupping Marks Last?

What is Cupping? Cupping, a traditional Chinese technique and one of the oldest forms of healing, is used by practitioners all over the world. Cupping Therapy can treat a variety of conditions – back pain, neck pain, anxiety, chronic inflammation, muscle tightness and more.  Treatment involves either using a vacuum pump system or heating the […]

Corporate Health And The Benefits Of Corporate Massage

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The corporate world is changing. Companies care more and are starting to act on trying to help improve the health and wellbeing of their employees.  Whilst things have mostly gone back to normal after covid, many workplaces have not, and will not, go back to full capacity in the office. Now that they’ve seen their […]