We Treat
Persistent Pain
Occupational Stress
Osteoarthritis
Back/neck ache
Tennis/Golfers elbow
Tension headaches/Migraines
ITB pain syndrome
Whiplash
Scar tissue build up
Muscle Strains and/or tightness
Postural imbalances
Scar care
Pre/post event massage
If you don't have any of the above, please do
contact us
and see if Soft Tissue Therapy can help you.
Initial Appointment
- For your initial appointment an extra 15 minutes is required to allow us to carry out a detailed subjective and objective assessment.
- Please do expect a hands-on treatment.
- It may be appropriate to carry out a postural and/or gait analysis.
- It would be useful to wear comfortable clothing for joint assessments, demonstrating exercises and some advanced techniques. Female clients - please ensure you wear a bra that unfastens at the back if you require upper body massage.
- We will discuss with you a brief treatment plan that will offer you the most benefit, if you are not comfortable with anything mentioned or you feel you require any further treatment elsewhere etc, please communicate this and we are always happy to accommodate towards your needs, ensuring each treatment is tailored towards you.
- A program combining deep tissue and advanced techniques, stretching, relaxation and postural awareness is recommended.
Follow up Appointments
- These appointments can be booked in 30, 45 and 60 minute appointments.
- We will have a brief discussion on your current presenting problems etc.
- Then we will continue treatment as appropriate.
- We will continue to strive to improve your symptoms and meet your goals, this could be by progressing your exercises (if any were prescribed), and introduce any new hands-on techniques along the way.
Soft Tissue Techniques we may apply
Deep tissue massage
Muscle Energy Techniques
Soft Tissue Release
Neuromuscular Muscular Techniques
Myofascial Release
Positional Release
After care
- It may be possible for you to experience some slight adverse effects from your treatment (eg. muscle soreness) for roughly 24 hours.
- Although, deep tissue massage and other techniques do not have to be painful to be beneficial.
- Aim to keep relaxed for the remainder of the day and add heat if necessary to any achy muscles.
- Your therapist will discuss this further with you after your treatment.
- If your therapist has prescribed any home exercises, please aim to be compliant with completing these as they are prescribed to benefit you.
TREATMENTS
- Treatments will only be carried out if Enhance Soft Tissue deems the treatment is appropriate and safe for the client to receive.
- Permission from your GP may be required before treatments can be provided. Please do contact us before your booking to discuss any concerns you may have.
- Enhance Soft Tissue Therapy is insured with Balens.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Clients are asked to provide at least 24 hours notice when cancelling or re-scheduling appointments.
- Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the appointment will incur the full fee charge
- Enhance Soft Tissue has the right to cancel a treatment without notice if the room or environment is unsuitable for the treatment to be provided, or if the therapist is taken ill. A full refund will be paid in event of cancellation.