January 22, 2017
Bursitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the bursa that separates the superior surface of the supraspinatus tendon (one of the four tendons of the rotator cuff) from the overlying coraco-acromial ligament, acromion, coracoid (the acromial arch) and from the deep surface of the deltoid muscle. The subacromial bursa helps the motion of he... Read more
December 31, 2016
Surfcoast massage is fully qualified to do lymphatic drainage and help you to understand it’s system and the purpose in the body. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes and organs serving a dual purpose in the body. Firstly the lymphatic system is responsible for draining interstitial fluid back to the circulatory system.... Read more
November 20, 2016
Tennis elbow is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. Tennis elbow is a type of repetitive strain injury, resulting from tendon overuse and failed healing of the tendon. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse repeating the same strenuous motions again and again, this leads... Read more
October 23, 2016
Scoliosis is a common condition that affects many children and adolescents. Scoliosis is a complex three dimensional deformity of the spinal column that causes structural changes in the three planes of the spine and my occur in all vertebral segments. The word “scoliosis” comes from the Greek word “crooked” (scolios). Physical signs of Scoliosis One... Read more
September 18, 2016
Virtually every symptom listed by the American Psychological Association can benefit from massage. Research has shown that it can lower your heart rate and blood pressure, relax your muscles and increase the production of endorphins, your body’s natural “feel good” chemical. Stress is universal when there is never any relief from stress the response can... Read more
August 20, 2016
Surfcoast massage is big on stretching but over stretching can result in injury and incorrect stretching. When doing any stretch it should feel good and the most important part about stretching is holding the stretch for 30 to 45 seconds that’s when you relax into the stretch getting more out of the muscle, oxygenating the... Read more
July 24, 2016
Surfcoast massage is located in Torquay and Jan Juc the very area that is full of activity, people exercising and sports of all kinds. Osgood-Schlatter disease can be common with childrens growth spurts and doing a lot of running, jumping, squatting and quick changes of direction. Sign and symptoms Osgood-Schlatter disease is an inflammation of the patellar... Read more
June 26, 2016
Surfcoast Massage works with the pain of sacroiliac pain or lower back pain. The sacroiliac joint is located at the bottom and just to the side of the back, patients can often describe the pain as a band across the lower back. Pain can range from an ache to a sharp pain which can restrict... Read more
May 22, 2016
Massage can help during the cold and flu season: Massage after 2-3 days of having a cold can help move the virus through your system detoxing and purifying your body. Massage can help improve blood and the lymphatic circulation, helping to boost your immune system. Massage helps reduce the effects of stress making you less... Read more
April 24, 2016
Millions of people now sit at a computer for prolonged periods of time, whether that be for work or recreation. One of the most common complaints of individuals who work at a computer for hours a day is neck and back problems. Improper computer set up could be the main factor in why these symptoms... Read more
