The Clinic
About Massage
Common Disorders
- Upper limb
- Shoulder
- Back & neck
- Pelvis & hip
- Knee
- Foot & ankle
© Donald Budge 2001
© Scottish Massage Schools
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage consists of various movements which form the basis for all massage work as well as other therapies e.g. physiotherapy, reflexology. Swedish massage can be used superficially to produce an all over relaxing effect of it can be used to affect the deeper tissues. It is a very effective form of massage
Sports Massage
Sports Massage involves deeper soft tissue work as is required in many painful conditions and by athletes.
Remedial Massage
Remedial Massage is a combination of Swedish Massage and other techniques, including Sports Massage, when performed together are used for therapeutic effects i.e. in treating conditions with muscle spasm.
Advanced Remedial Massage
Advanced Remedial Massage involves more specific techniques and examination procedures used with Swedish , Remedial and Sports massage to treat lesions of joints e.g. frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, muscle imbalances affecting structures and leading to back pain.
Link to case study on "Sarah's Pain in the Neck" by Donald Budge