Why do you need Soft Tissue Therapy?

Soft tissue therapy is a form of physical therapy. In it's simplest form - muscle therapy. Soft tissue therapists use a range of methods to aid in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of pain, injury or dysfunction of the neuromusculoskeletal system - system responsible for our daily movement.

Is soft tissue therapy a type of massage?

A range of techniques, massage being just one of them, are used in soft tissue therapy.

Soft tissue therapists are knowledgeable in all musculoskeletal connections and associated soft tissues and use this knowledge to find the best way to treat your pain or discomfort .

Is soft tissue therapy soft?

No. Soft tissue therapy is not necessarily soft.

The term 'soft' refers to the soft tissues in our body made up of the fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, connective tissue, joints etc.

The methods used by Griffin Soft Tissue Therapy are gentle yet effective. They provide lasting relief from tissue strain and stress.

What can soft tissue therapy help with?

Treating sport injuries, lower back pain, sprains, strains and any other soft tissue dysfunction.

Griffin Soft Tissue Therapy can also help with relaxation, well-being and scar mobility.

What is scar mobility and why is it needed?

When scars from injury or surgery heal, they can cause adhesions which restrict movement and functionality of the area.

This is especially helpful with C-Section scars where several layers of deep muscle have been cut through. Gentle pressure is applied to the area and by applying a range of small movements, the fascia begins to loosen up around the scar. This improves scar mobility and helps with an increased range of movement.