Here at Spine Plus Bow we offer a range of highly skilled deep tissue massage treatments. Massage is tailored to individual needs: whether you’re

• an athlete needing an expert sports massage that will optimise your performance and prevent injury, or
• you have a more sedentary lifestyle and need relief from that “computer hunch”, or
• you’re seeking relief from pain or injury, whether recent or recurring, or
• you don’t have anything physically wrong with you, but could benefit from “stress-busting”, or
• you’re someone who’s discovered the power of deep relaxation to keep body and mind resilient and healthy, and knows the benefits of regular massage in maintaining elasticity of muscles and joints.

We have specialist knowledge of sports massage (our team includes ex-athletes and personal trainers), and of remedial deep tissue massage for the relief of pain and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.

We don’t offer the kind of superficial, “skin deep” treatment that is often found at beauty clinics! That kind of experience can leave the patient feeling less than satisfied. Our type of massage involves firm, slow and sustained pressure, across the muscle fibres, allowing the body to release tension at the deepest level.

Our therapists are highly trained – all have benefited from extra in-house training with our Osteopaths and Physiotherapists. We use trigger point release techniques (see the Medical Acupuncture section), cross-fibre muscle release, and other advanced techniques such as “lock and key” stretches. These all enable the skilled practitioner to reach and release problematic muscles, using precise anatomical knowledge.

Our massage therapists also have training in how to recognise more serious injuries that need to be referred on – with our network of leading medical consultants to refer to.

Whatever your needs, if you talk to us we can tailor a treatment specifically for you. Ask about our “Golf Conditioning Massage”, “Full Spinal Treatment”, “Active Legs Massage”, or “Computer Users’ Massage”.

Massage is offered as a stand-alone treatment, or as part of an Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Medical Acupuncture or Spinal Decompression treatment – talk to us if you’re not sure which would be the best form of treatment for you.

Most treatments are 60 minutes, but half hour treatments can also be arranged.