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Deep Gluteal Syndrome (DGS) describes sciatica caused by muscle tightness outside of the lumbar spine. Those muscles inc...
09/11/2025

Deep Gluteal Syndrome (DGS) describes sciatica caused by muscle tightness outside of the lumbar spine. Those muscles include the piriformis, gluteus minimus, obturators, quadratus femoris, and hamstrings.

Bursitis means inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions joints (commonly in the shoulder, elbow...
08/11/2025

Bursitis means inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions joints (commonly in the shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee).
Symptoms: pain, swelling, tenderness, stiffness, and sometimes warmth over the affected area.
Causes: repetitive movement, injury, muscle tightness, or poor posture.

🧘‍♀️ 1. Chinese Therapeutic Massage (Tuina / Deep Tissue with Meridian Focus)

Function: Helps release tension from surrounding muscles and improve blood flow.

Effect on bursitis:

Reduces muscle tightness that puts pressure on the inflamed bursa.

Encourages circulation and lymphatic drainage, which helps remove inflammation waste products.

Can improve joint range of motion once pain decreases.

🔥 2. Fire Cupping Therapy

Function: Uses suction to draw stagnant blood and toxins to the surface.

Effect on bursitis:

Promotes blood and Qi circulation around the affected joint.

Helps relieve muscle tension and reduces local inflammation.

Often used on shoulder or hip bursitis to loosen the surrounding tissues.

⚡ 3. DDS Bioelectrical Massage

Function: Combines massage with microcurrent electrical stimulation through the therapist’s hands.

Effect on bursitis:

The gentle electrical current improves cell metabolism and microcirculation.

Reduces pain and inflammation by balancing muscle tension and stimulating tissue repair.

Helps nerve and muscle relaxation without putting pressure directly on the bursa.

🪡 4. Acupuncture

Function: Stimulates specific points along meridians to restore energy flow (Qi) and reduce inflammation.

Effect on bursitis:

Reduces local pain and swelling by improving energy and blood flow.

Activates natural anti-inflammatory mechanisms and endorphin release.

Points near the joint (e.g. Jianyu LI15 for shoulder bursitis) and distal points (e.g. LI4, LI11) may be used.

Effective both for acute and chronic bursitis cases.

💡 Best Combined Approach

In acute phase (swelling, heat, strong pain):
→ Gentle acupuncture + mild cupping around (not on) the area.

In chronic phase (stiffness, tightness, dull pain):
→ Deep Chinese therapeutic massage + DDS bioelectrical therapy + cupping to improve circulation and prevent recurrence.

Take care of your health with proper treatment. Our Chinese therapeutic massage isn’t about being the best — it’s about ...
06/11/2025

Take care of your health with proper treatment. Our Chinese therapeutic massage isn’t about being the best — it’s about natural healing that truly cares for you.

🌿 Special Offer: Full Body Relaxation Massage 🌿Indulge in a soothing full body relaxation massage designed to calm your ...
03/11/2025

🌿 Special Offer: Full Body Relaxation Massage 🌿

Indulge in a soothing full body relaxation massage designed to calm your mind and ease muscle tension.
This session includes gentle, medium-pressure massage on your head, neck, shoulders, arms, hips, legs, , plus the warmth of hot stones for deep comfort and relaxation.

✨ Purpose: To relax the mind and body — not for pain management or therapeutic treatment.
🚫 Important: This is a strictly professional, non-sexual service. Any inappropriate requests will result in the session ending immediately.

Treat yourself to pure relaxation and restore your inner balance.
💆‍♀️ Book your session today and feel renewed!

"We’re truly touched and grateful when we read our customers’ kind reviews." "Your kind words inspire us to work harder ...
02/11/2025

"We’re truly touched and grateful when we read our customers’ kind reviews."

"Your kind words inspire us to work harder and serve with heart."

"Too old to chase money, but never too old to care."

🔈WHAT IS T4 SYNDROME?T4 syndrome, also known as Upper Thoracic Syndrome refers to the pain in the upper back and is a mu...
12/10/2025

🔈WHAT IS T4 SYNDROME?

T4 syndrome, also known as Upper Thoracic Syndrome refers to the pain in the upper back and is a much under-recognized or diagnosed condition. The spinal cord is divided into 5 segments: Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccyx. The cervical segment has 7 segments (C1-C7), the thoracic has 12 segments (T1-T12), the lumbar has 5 segments (L1-L5), the sacral also has 5 segments which are fused (S1-S5), the coccyx has only 1 segment.

T4 syndrome typically indicates pain in the 4th vertebrae of the thoracic segment of the spine. T4 syndrome is 3-4 times more common in females than in males.

💡 The Typical Symptoms of T4 Syndrome or Upper Thoracic Syndrome Include:

➡️ Diffused pain in arms
➡️ Paraesthesia in whole arm or the fore-arm
➡️ Extreme hot or cold temperatures of hand
➡️ Heavy feeling in the upper extremities
➡️ Non-dermatomal pains or aches in the forearm or arm
➡️ A crushing or tight band like pain
➡️ Recurrent complain of discontinuous pain in and around the scapular region or posterior thoracic pain
➡️ Sensations like tingling of pins or needles or numbness of the arm.

💡 What Can Cause T4 Syndrome or Upper Thoracic Syndrome?

The reason for the development of T4 syndrome depends on injury to the T4 segment of the spinal cord due to repeated bending, arching, lifting or twisting type of movement thus causing injury to the facet joints in that area. It can also be caused due to poor posture like protruding the head forward while sitting or standing, and slouching. It is common in people with cervical lordosis or cervico-thoracic kyphosis.

Women are more prone to develop the syndrome due to their structural differences from men. As the breasts develop, there is an increase in the amount of weight in the frontal part and to maintain that many would bend a little forward. The heavier the breast, the chances are more to develop T4 syndrome in women.

Treatment for T4 Syndrome or Upper Thoracic Syndrome
The treatment of T4 Syndrome solely depends on physiotherapy. An experienced physiotherapist will provide manual therapy with an impairment based approach. The sessions would start with manual therapy and slowly would progress to home exercise. The sessions would include some or combinations of the following techniques:

➡️ Joint manipulation and mobilization of the thoracic and cervical spine
➡️ Soft tissue massage
➡️ Taping or bracing
➡️ Electrotherapy viz., ultrasound or laser
➡️ Dry needling
➡️ Training in Pilates
➡️ Postural correction
➡️ Stretching
➡️ Exercises for flexibility and stabilization of the core

SciaticaThe sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body, originating in the lower back and running down the bac...
02/10/2025

Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body, originating in the lower back and running down the back of each leg to the foot. It is a major nerve for the leg, responsible for both motor function (movement) and sensory function (sensation). Pain, numbness, or weakness in this path, known as sciatica, is often caused by pressure on the nerve roots from a herniated disc or bone overgrowth.

A disc bulge (or bulging disc) is a common spinal condition where one of the discs between the vertebrae extends beyond ...
20/09/2025

A disc bulge (or bulging disc) is a common spinal condition where one of the discs between the vertebrae extends beyond its normal boundary. This can happen due to age-related degeneration, injury, or strain.

✅ What Is a Disc Bulge?

The intervertebral discs act as cushions between the bones (vertebrae) of your spine.

A bulging disc occurs when the disc protrudes outward, usually evenly around its circumference, without breaking the outer layer (called the annulus fibrosus).

It's different from a herniated disc, where the inner gel-like material leaks out through a tear.

📍 Common Causes

Aging and disc degeneration

Poor posture or improper lifting

Repetitive strain or trauma

Obesity or sedentary lifestyle

🤕 Symptoms

Often, disc bulges cause no symptoms, but when they press on nearby nerves, symptoms may include:

Pain in the neck, back, or lower back

Numbness or tingling in arms or legs

Muscle weakness

Sciatica (if in the lower back)

🩻 Diagnosis

MRI is the most common imaging method to detect disc bulges.

X-rays can rule out other spinal issues.

🩺 Treatment Options

Conservative (first-line):

Rest and activity modification

Physical therapy

Remedial massage therapy

Acupuncture and dry needling

NSAIDs (like ibuprofen)

Heat/ice therapy

Other options:

Epidural steroid injections (for inflammation)

Chiropractic care (with caution)

Surgery (rare and only if severe or progressive neurological symptoms occur)

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🧘 Prevention & Self-Care

Maintain good posture

Strengthen core muscles

Regular low-impact exercise (like swimming or walking)

Proper lifting techniques

Healthy weight

The sural nerve, a sensory nerve located in the lower leg, is responsible for transmitting sensory information and does ...
30/08/2025

The sural nerve, a sensory nerve located in the lower leg, is responsible for transmitting sensory information and does not control movement. It originates from two primary branches: one arising from the tibial nerve and the other from the common fibular (peroneal) nerve. These branches typically converge to form the sural nerve. The nerve courses downward along the posterior aspect of the leg, adjacent to the small saphenous vein, and circumvents the lateral side of the ankle, ultimately terminating at the lateral part of the foot and the fifth toe. Its primary function is to provide sensation to the posterior and lateral aspects of the lower leg, as well as the outer portion of the foot. Consequently, damage to this nerve may result in numbness or tingling sensations in the affected area. Furthermore, the sural nerve is occasionally utilized by medical professionals for biopsy purposes in the diagnosis of nerve-related disorders.

Achilles Tendon – Cause and Treatment Overview🔍 What Is the Achilles Tendon?The Achilles tendon is the thick band of tis...
16/07/2025

Achilles Tendon – Cause and Treatment Overview

🔍 What Is the Achilles Tendon?

The Achilles tendon is the thick band of tissue connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone (calcaneus). It is the strongest tendon in your body and is essential for walking, running, and jumping.

⚠️ Common Causes of Achilles Tendon Issues

1. Overuse (Tendinitis)

Frequent in runners, athletes, or people who suddenly increase activity level.

Causes: sudden increase in intensity or duration, poor footwear, tight calf muscles.

2. Tendinosis

Chronic degeneration from repetitive stress, without inflammation.

Common in older adults or those with long-term strain.

3. Tendon Rupture

Sudden snap or tear, usually during sports or a fall.

Feels like a kick to the back of the leg, followed by difficulty walking.

4. Biomechanical Issues

Flat feet, poor gait/posture, or leg length difference can stress the tendon.

5. Other Factors

Poor warm-up/stretching

Inappropriate footwear

Tight calf muscles

Certain medications (e.g., fluoroquinolone antibiotics or steroids)

💊 Treatment Options

1. Conservative (Non-surgical)

For tendinitis or mild tendinosis:

*Rest – Stop activities that cause pain.

*Ice – 15–20 minutes several times daily.

*Compression & Elevation – Helps with swelling.

*Footwear – Supportive shoes or orthotics.

*Heel lifts – Reduce strain on the tendon.

*Stretching & Strengthening Exercises

*Eccentric calf raises (very effective).

*Gentle calf stretches.

2.Massage Therapy

Deep tissue or cross-friction massage may help circulation and healing.

3.Physiotherapy

Guided rehab, ultrasound, dry needling, or shockwave therapy.

4. Medications

NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen) for pain and inflammation.

5. Advanced Therapies

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections

Shockwave therapy (ESWT)

6. Surgical

Only if rupture occurs or chronic degeneration fails conservative treatment.

Involves tendon repair or debridement.

🛡️ Prevention Tips

Warm up before activity

Gradually increase intensity

Wear proper footwear

Regularly stretch calves and hamstrings

Strengthen ankle and foot muscle

(cervical radiculopathy)A pinched nerve is a damaged or compressed nerve. It develops when a nerve root is injured or ...
08/07/2025

(cervical radiculopathy)
A pinched nerve is a damaged or compressed nerve. It develops when a nerve root is injured or inflamed. The nerve root is the part where a nerve branches off from the spinal cord.

A pinched nerve in the neck may feel like pins and needles. It might also cause pain and weakness in the shoulder, arm, or hand.

Exercises for a C7 pinched nerve (cervical radiculopathy) focus on reducing pressure on the nerve and improving neck and arm mobility.



Common symptoms include:

●pins and needles
●muscle weakness
●burning sensation
●numbness
●pain that radiates outward
●pain when moving your neck or head
●poor neck range of motion.

■ Gentle Stretches:
》Cervical Retraction (Chin Tucks):

》Neck Tilts:

》Neck Extensions
》Shoulder Blade Squeezes

》Shoulder Rolls

■ Nerve Glides
》Median Nerve Glide

》Ulnar Nerve Glide

■ Strengthening Exercises:
》Scapular Rows
》Wall Angels
》Deep Neck Flexor Exercises
》Chin Tuck with Neck Extension
》Shoulder Rolls

■ Others
》rest
》soft cervical collar
》hot or cold compress
》practicing good posture
》nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
》acupuncture
》massage
》yoga

Address

3/153 High Street Belmont Opposite Aldi Next To Barwon Fish And Chips
Geelong, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Website

https://ddschinesemassagebelmont.simplybook.net/

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