Question:
Hi Folks,
Does anyone know if massage therapists are employed/used by the NHS? I am particularly looking for massage for a shortened muscle - I presume it is sports massage or myofascial release.
If not, would it be only physiotherapists who use massage in the NHS?
Thanks in advance,
Richard
PS - I am asking this because I am a student and cannot afford to pay for private treatment at the moment. I have done in the past, chiropractors, physio's, but now my money has run dry (Can you hear the violins). Just telling you this in case you think i am too tight to pay!
Hi Richard
The NHS generally used hospital trained physiotherapists who are generally not trained to massage, I would suggest you find a sports injury or remedial massage therapist who should have it sorted in no time at all :-)
Otherwise why not have a look at the therapy swaps on here, there may be someone on here near you who is willing to do that in exchange for something else.
June
Does anyone know if massage therapists are employed/used by the NHS? I am particularly looking for massage for a shortened muscle - I presume it is sports massage or myofascial release.
If not, would it be only physiotherapists who use massage in the NHS?
Thanks in advance,
Richard
PS - I am asking this because I am a student and cannot afford to pay for private treatment at the moment. I have done in the past, chiropractors, physio's, but now my money has run dry (Can you hear the violins). Just telling you this in case you think i am too tight to pay!
Answers:
Hi Richard
The NHS generally used hospital trained physiotherapists who are generally not trained to massage, I would suggest you find a sports injury or remedial massage therapist who should have it sorted in no time at all :-)
Answers:
Otherwise why not have a look at the therapy swaps on here, there may be someone on here near you who is willing to do that in exchange for something else.
June
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