Introducing ENAR to Townsville Massage. The ENAR (Electro-Neuro-Adaptive-Regulator) is a hand-held therapeutic device that is moved over the body to find and treat disorders, through the skin. The ENAR uses reflex biofeedback, a dynamic computer-modulated interactive electro-stimulation, between itself and the soft tissue. By responding to physiological changes in the soft tissue the ENAR is able to… continue reading »

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What is Bursitis? Bursitis of the hip causes heaps of pain in the region.  A Bursa is a sac of Synovial Fluid that acts to reduce friction between surfaces, and this is where the problems originate.  The amount of fluid in the bursa increases and thickens, restricting movement and causing masses of inflammation. The major bursae… continue reading »

Tags: Frozen Hip, Trochanteric Bursitis
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For most of us we live in a world where all we do is stand, run, walk and lift…  our feet support us the whole time.  They’re stuffed and stifled in shoes and socks all day…  they have next to no circulation and no air contact. They provide support when we are standing, which can be… continue reading »

Tags: Foof Massage, Relaxation Massage
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Frozen Shoulders: If you’re reading this, chances are you are in pain and have probably already seen a doctor or therapist who hasn’t helped you much. You’ve probably even had injections… even surgery with little or no improvement! There is currently no evidence that conventional treatments including anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections, physiotherapy and even surgery reduce the… continue reading »

Tags: frozen shoulder, muscle tear, rotator cuff
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Sciatica is the pain that radiates along the the Sciatic Nerve. The Sciatic Nerve is quite large, in fact, it is the largest and longest peripheral nerve found in the body, and is as thick as a finger where it leaves in the lower spine. It extends from your lower back through your hip and under… continue reading »

Tags: Piriformis Syndrome, Sciatica
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A Relaxation Massage is just that.  A massage precisely for the purposes of rest and relaxation. It’s not technique designed for therapeutic benefits or for dealing with pain or discomfort. As with any massage, the patient will remove most of their clothing and lie on a massage table, with some sort of drape over the body.… continue reading »

Tags: Aromatherapy, Relaxation Massage
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Soft tissues around the spine play an important role in the health of the back.  A large, complex group of muscles work together to support the trunk and hold the body erect. They also allow the trunk to move, bending and twisting in all directions. Three types of back muscles that help spinal function are… continue reading »

Tags: Back ache, muscle spasms, remedial massage, stiff back
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What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome? Iliotibial Band Syndrome is sometimes referred to as Runners Knee and Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome. The Iliotibial Band is a band of thick, fibrous tissue which attaches to both the Iliac Crest of the Pelvis (aka hip bone) and the Tensor Fascia Latae muscle. It then runs down the outside of the… continue reading »

Tags: Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome., Runners Knee
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What is Whiplash? This occurs most commonly from a car accident, but can also be brought on through contact sports or a fall onto the head. Whiplash is known as injury to the neck, caused by a rapid forwards and backwards motion of the head.  The speed of the cars involved in the accident or the… continue reading »

Tags: Neck Injuries, Whiplash
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The Rotator Cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons, which cover the Glenohumeral or shoulder joint where the Humerus fits into a shallow socket in the shoulder blade. The Rotator Cuff is an amazing piece of kit that allows the arm to raise and rotate at the shoulder and helps to stabilise the… continue reading »

Tags: rotator cuff, Shoulder stabilising
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