Remedial Massage in Manchester
0 therapists · Greater Manchester
Precise, assessment-led treatment for injuries and musculoskeletal pain. Manchester is the busiest massage market in the north and the one where sports and deep tissue work dominate.
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What is remedial massage?
Remedial massage sits at the clinical end of the directory. It begins with an assessment: the therapist takes a history, looks at posture and movement, and tests the affected area before deciding what to treat and how. The treatment itself draws on deep tissue, trigger point work, myofascial release, stretching and joint mobilisation, chosen for the problem in front of them.
It is for a specific, named complaint — a frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, recurring lower back pain, whiplash recovery — rather than for general relaxation, and it usually comes with advice on stretching, posture or exercise to do between sessions.
Remedial therapists often work in clinics alongside physiotherapists and osteopaths, and hold Level 4 or 5 qualifications. Sessions are 45 to 60 minutes and a course of four to six is typical for an established problem. Some private health insurers will contribute towards remedial massage from a registered therapist.
Read the full guide to remedial massage — what it involves, who it suits and what it costs. Also known as clinical massage, medical massage and rehabilitation massage.
Where to find it in Manchester
The City Centre and Deansgate cluster around the office towers and the hotels, with a lunchtime trade in thirty-minute back treatments and an evening one in deep tissue for the gym crowd. The Northern Quarter is where the independent therapists and the Thai studios concentrate, and where hot stone, aromatherapy and holistic sessions are easiest to find. Salford Quays serves the media and business crowd at MediaCityUK, mostly by mobile appointment to hotels and offices, while Didsbury is residential, quieter and books further ahead.
More on massage in Manchester as a whole — areas, pricing and how booking works locally.
The areas with most availability across all treatments are City Centre, Northern Quarter, Salford Quays and Didsbury. Browse everything in Manchester.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between remedial and deep tissue massage?
Deep tissue is a technique; remedial is an approach. A remedial session assesses a specific problem and uses whichever techniques fit, which may include deep tissue but also stretching, mobilisation and homework. It is closer to a physiotherapy appointment than to a spa treatment.
Can I claim remedial massage on health insurance?
Some UK policies cover it when the therapist is registered with a recognised body such as the CNHC or the Sports Massage Association. Check your policy and ask the therapist for a receipt with their registration number.
How much does remedial massage cost?
Around £50 to £90 per session, with the initial assessment sometimes charged at a slightly higher rate. Clinic settings and highly qualified therapists sit at the top of that range.