A remedial massage therapist is a non-registered health provider who treats body aches, pain and tension using deep tissue massage. They can treat musculoskeletal pain through massage techniques.
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Remedial massage therapists
FAQs
You don’t need a referral to see a remedial massage therapist, but a GP can help you with a recommendation.
You can use Massage & Myotherapy’s Australian Massage Directory Find a therapist tool.
A remedial massage therapist may help with your musculoskeletal pain if your symptoms stem from tension in your muscles. Massage treatment can reduce tension and encourage muscles to work as they should. One of the most common benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and well-being. Remedial massage can help reduce stress hormones, such as cortisol, to help support the immune system.
Remedial massage therapists work with their hands to apply firm pressure to the soft tissues of the body. This includes muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia.
Your therapist assesses the area of concern, asks you about symptoms and uses massage techniques to free up tension in the body.
They might also work with other techniques, such as lymphatic drainage or reflexology.
You may be covered for remedial massage if you have eligible extras cover that covers it. The gap (what you pay out-of-pocket) will depend on your cover and your massage therapist’s fees.
If you’re a Bupa health insurance member, you can check your cover online.
Remedial massage fees are not covered under Medicare, unless your therapist is also a general practitioner.
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