Green Bamboo Massage - St Kilda

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones, either as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body while they massage other parts of the body. The heat can be both deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist can work more deeply and more quickly.

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones, either as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body while they massage other parts of the body. The heat can be both deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist can work more deeply and more quickly.

Torticollis is one of a broad category of disorders that exhibit flexion, extension or twisting of neck muscles beyond their normal position. Treatment for torticollis is targeted at relaxing the contracted neck muscles involved. In most people, torticollis can be resolved in several days to a few weeks; however a few people will develop continuing neck problems for months to years. Persistent neck muscle spasms may require referral to a neurologist or surgeon.

A disorder in which the shoulder capsule, the connective tissue surrounding of the shoulder, becomes severely restricted. Management of this injury focuses on restoring joint movement and reducing shoulder pain. Usually, it begins with specific massages followed by gentle stretching exercises.

A degenerative condition of the tendon fibers that are attached to the bone on the outer side of the elbow. The tendons involved are responsible for anchoring the muscles that extend or lift the wrist and hand. Many individuals with tennis elbow are involved in work or recreational activities that require repetitive and vigorous use of the forearm muscles. Specific massage helps to relieve the symptoms, but allowing troubled muscles and tendons to rest is also very important.

Babies and children often enjoy being massaged as much as adults. As a general rule, the strokes of massage will be much lighter.

Cupping therapy is usually used as part of acupuncture or body massage treatment and has been a part of Chinese medicine for over 2,500 years. Cupping brings fresh blood to the applied area and improves local and general circulation. It also helps open up the chest, benefits the lungs and can also benefit menstrual and digestive problems.