Yearly Archive: 2018

5 tips to avoid headaches and neck pain

December 23, 2018 Our day to day life puts a lot of stress on our body and headaches and neck pain can be avoided by just modifying a few things that are staring us in the face. Surfcoast Massage can help you to identify the problems that are causing the muscular tension or causing headaches. Hydration, drinking alcohol...
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5 tips for post surgery

November 24, 2018 A working lymphatic system is essential to the body’s ability to regenerate tissue, drain fluids, filter out foreign substances and toxins, detoxify and maintain a healthy immune system. A lymphatic massage after a face lift, tummy tuck, breast surgery or liposuction etc helps to ease side effects, swelling, bruising and discomfort, it is crucial to...
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Breast surgery and axillary web syndrome – cording

October 21, 2018 Cording after breast surgery is usually a side effect that occurs after surgery to remove a sentinel lymph node or multiple lymph nodes from the area of your underarm. This procedure is most often done in relation to breast cancer treatment and surgery’s.  Lymphatic cording refers to the rope or cord like area’s that develop...
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7 main causes of knee pain and injuries

August 26, 2018 Knee pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to their doctor. With today’s increasingly active society the number of knee problems are increasing. The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body. All our weight bearing is transfered to the knee joint, the joint allows the leg to bend and...
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5 Benefits of sports massage

August 5, 2018 Sports massage is considered an essential training element for many elite athletes, some of the benefits include: Train more effectively Improve performance Prevent injury and muscle adhesion Recover quickly Increased range of motion in the joints and decreased muscle stiffness Sports massage can be used prepreformance, during training or for rehabilitation, different movements and techniques...
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Osteitis Pubis

July 1, 2018 Osteitis Pubis is only some of the conditions Surfcoast Massage treats at the clinic. Osteitis pubis is an inflammation of the pubis symphysis causing varying degrees of lower abdominal and pelvic pain. Signs and symptoms of this condition can include loss of flexibility in the groin region, dull aching pain in the groin or in...
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Pelvic pain and instability during pregnancy

May 27, 2018 Surfcoast massage is fully qualified in pregnancy massage and understands the severity of pelvic instability. Signs and symptoms Pelvic girdle instability can begin as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. Pain is usually felt low down over the symphyseal joint and this area may be extremely tender to the touch. Pain may also be...
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4 Tips to help with C section scarring

April 22, 2018 Surfcoast massage is fully qualified in pre and post pregnancy helping with scar tissue after a C section. Surfcoast massage is located in Torquay and Jan Juc and can help women with this common problem with easy tips. Massage can help promote healing and break up the scar tissue. Once your doctor has given you...
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Iron deficiency during pregnancy

March 18, 2018 In the last trimester of your pregnancy your body makes more red blood cells in order to supply enough for you and your baby. Iron cannot be made by your body and must be absorbed from the foods you eat. Iron is found in many foods but is hard to absorb, making it difficult for...
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5 foods/beverages to avoid during pregnancy

February 18, 2018 Alchohol Soft cheeses Seafood Processed meats Caffeine Alcohol during pregnancy may contribute to miscarriage, stillbirth, small birth size and premature labour. Premature babies are prone to illness slow growth and development. Soft cheeses can contain listeria bacteria that causes an infection called listeriosis. Pregnant women are advised not to eat any mould-ripened soft cheese such as...
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