Yearly Archive: 2015

Sinusitis and lymphatic drainage

December 20, 2015 Lymphatic drainage is practiced by Surfcoast masssage in Torquay and Jan Juc. Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses resulting in common symptoms such as thick nasal mucous, a plugged nose and pain in the face. Headaches, poor sense of smell, sore throat and cough often worse of a night time. Normally sinuses are filled with...
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Constipation and how massage can help

November 28, 2015 Surfcoast massage is qualified in remedial massage and lymphatic drainage and is located in Torquay and Jan Juc. Massage is an amazing tool moving fluid, blood,oxygen and lymph fluid through the body. Massage in the stomach working clockwise can help and assist with the movement of waste through the intestines and colon. Water helps to move...
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clenching or grinding teeth

November 1, 2015 Clenching or grinding teeth, dry needling is very affective Although teeth grinding can be caused by stress and anxiety, it often occurs during sleep and is more likely caused by sleep apnea, an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth. Surfcoast massage Torquay and Jan Juc treats a lot of people who are unaware that...
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Dry needling and the effects it has on muscles

September 26, 2015 Dry needling and the effects it has on leg muscles Surfcoast massage performs dry needling in Torquay and Jan Juc and be contacted on 0438668878. Dry needling works to deactivate these sensitized nerves when the needle is inserted into your trigger point, a muscle spasm can occur in that location. This special type of muscle...
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Neck and shoulder pain

August 30, 2015 The neck and shoulders are prone to injury.  Surfcoast massageTorquay/Jan Juc regularly treats and improves neck and shoulder pain. Trauma, poor posture and overuse are common causes of neck pain . Tendon and instability frequently occur in the shoulder. The most common cause of shoulder and neck pain is poor posture, awkward sleep positions, sleeping on a...
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Massage and the hidden benefits

July 26, 2015 Surfcoast Massage can help you benefit from stress headaches tension sleep disorders depression anxiety   Remedial massage has been proven to decrease stress hormones and increases the white blood cells, indicating a boost in the immune system. Massage can                  give the immune system a boost by helping...
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Lymphedema and manual lymphatic drainage

June 20, 2015 Surfcoast Massage performs manual lymphatic drainage in Torquay/ Jan Juc and can be contacted on 0438668878. Lymphedema is a condition of localised fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a impaired flow of the lymphatic system. The condition can be inherited although it is frequently caused by cancer treatments and by parasitic infections. The lymphatic...
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Post-operative lymphatic drainage for breast cancer patients

May 31, 2015   If you’ve had a single or double mastectomy as a result of having breast cancer, your post-operative treatment should include lymphatic drainage performed by a trained professional. It’s important you have finished your other cancer treatments (chemotherapy/radiation) and had the OK by your Oncologist, but once you are at this stage you want to...
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Foot pain and remedial massage in Torquay

April 19, 2015 The cause of foot pain can be narrowed down by location and by considering some of the most common causes of foot pain. Injury, overuse or conditions causing inflammation involving any of the bones, ligaments or tendons in the foot can cause foot pain. Arthritis is a common cause of foot pain. Injury to the...
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Tension Headaches and Remedial Massage

March 22, 2015 Tension Headaches: The most common type of headache usually identified with pressure or pain around the head, temples, eyes or back. Tension type headaches account for 90% of all headaches. Tension headaches are more common in women than men and affect up to 1.4 billion people. Cause: Stress usually occurs in the afternoon after long...
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