Deep Tissue Massage, (aka Remedial Massage), is perfect for those who lead a physically active life or suffer from general muscular tension.  The Oakwood Clinic specialises in this form of massage which requires experience and skill to be effective.  Strength and firmness are applied to dense tissue and fibrous knots in a manner which releases deep seated tension from within. Internal knotty scar tissue is reduced by friction and shortened fibres are stretched to lengthen constricted muscles.  Blood circulation is renewed replenishing oxygen and nutrient levels to the cells; toxins and lactic acid are removed by this process.  The whole treatment is firm, invigorating and penetrating yet intensely relaxing; while the muscles are brought back into health, chemicals are releasedinto the brain causing deep relaxation and mental healing.  

Problems that have not been improved by surgery, physiotherapy, chiropractic or osteopathy often respond to this form of Remedial Massage.  It plays a complimentary role byphysically speeding up recovery and healing.  Massage is quick and effective at improving minor injuries which can seriously impact on a person's occupation, activity or quality of life.

Massage can be used to help prevent injury by improving the performance and functionality of the body through the balanced working of the musculo-skeletal system.