Muscle tension, stiffness, and persistent pain can gradually impact the way we move, feel, and function each day. Common concerns such as lower back discomfort, tight hamstrings, and neck or shoulder pain are often linked to overuse, stress, or muscular imbalance.
Treatments like remedial massage and dry needling offers support to the body’s natural healing processes—helping to ease discomfort, restore mobility, and promote a greater sense of overall wellbeing.
Remedial massage works to relieve muscle tension through deep, targeted pressure, helping to relax tight muscles and release knots.
This technique improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, allowing oxygen and nutrients to reach the tissues while flushing out waste products and reduce inflammation.
Massage therapy also stimulates the release of endorphins—your body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals—helping to reduce stress, ease pain, and enhance flexibility and range of motion.
When combined with remedial massage, dry needling can further accelerate recovery—particularly for athletes—by targeting deeper layers of muscle tension and trigger points that massage alone may not fully release.
Key benefits of dry needling include:
- Releasing trigger points: Targets tight, sensitive areas within the muscle that cause pain and restrict movement
- Reducing muscle tightness: Helps muscles relax, improving flexibility and overall comfort
- Improving circulation: Stimulates blood flow to support tissue repair and healing
- Reducing pain: Influences the nervous system to decrease pain signals and promote relief
- Restoring muscle function: Supports better muscle activation, coordination, and injury prevention.
Performed by fully trained and experienced therapists, dry needling is available as an add-on service to your remedial massage incorporated into your treatment session. Choose 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes treatments.
At Holistic Massage Therapies, our highly qualified therapists tailor each treatment to your individual needs, supporting your physical health and overall wellbeing. We take a thoughtful, caring approach that nurtures both body and mind.