Frozen Shoulder Cardiff
massage for shoulder pain & stiff neck
We offer tailor made sports massage treatments for clients with frozen shoulder pain, upper back pain and stiff neck. Our specialized sports massage treatments are suitable for people of all ages and physical conditions. We aim to address your personal discomfort and help give you symptomatic relief. Every person is different - we do not intend to 'label' your discomfort - just provide simple everyday self-help tips and practical ways to gain relief.
Aromatherapy essential oils may be blended to ease the effects of the inflammation associated with your particular type of frozen shoulder or stiffness. The Trapped nerve pain in your frozen shoulder may also be addressed with various trigger point therapy treatments and myofascial or soft tissue manipulations may best suit the release of the trapped frozen shoulder nerve. Constant ('dull') frozen shoulder pain may also be treated with hot stones therapy. This may drastically improve your lack of mobility, reduced range of motion, shooting pains and 'pins and needles' numbness in your frozen shoulder. Hot Stones can also assist in addressing "tennis elbow" / "Golfer's elbow" as well as referred pain to the forearm and to the back of the hand.
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CNHC Registered and fully recognised by most insurance companies. The CNHC is a government sponsored registration body for complementary healthcare practitioners.
What can you expect?
Some complementary therapy benefits may include easing your pain, relieving fatigue, helping you to relax, lift your mood and give you a feeling of well being. Our therapeutic massage treatments are tailor made for your health needs and stress levels - it's up to you to decide: revitalize, repair, uplift & re-energize yourself, or de-stress and relax?
As our spectrum of professional knowledge, range of massage treatments and 26-years of expertise is so wide, you may gain benefits in many fields. This may further support you on your healing journey, alongside conventional medicine.
The CNHC is a government sponsored registration body for complementary healthcare practitioners.
The Department of Health advises all GPs to direct patients seeking Massage Therapy to seek out only CNHC (the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council) registered therapists.
Sports massage, Remedial massage, Swedish massage, Shiatsu massage, Hot Stones massage, Reflexology and Aromatherapy massage are all accepted by Health Shield
Sports massage, aromatherapy massage and Acupressure are accepted by Westfield Health
Please see their TCs.
Guidelines published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in 2009 recommends that patients with persistent, non-specific back and frozen shoulder pain have access to a choice of different treatments, including sports massage. The NICE guidelines state that "The effect of massage in patients with chronic back pain lasted at least a year after the end of treatment". It went on in s1.4.1 to advise GPs to "consider offering a course of manual therapy, including sports massage, comprising up to a maximum of nine sessions over a period of up to 12 weeks". The research went on to include chronic neck pain, migraine and cervicogenic headache. Sports massage has long been accepted by the Cardiff and Vale NHS for reducing stress and anxiety, caused by your frozen shoulder.
Shorter versions of the frozen shoulder sports massage may be performed without oil, over your (light cotton) clothing. This will mainly involve Shiatsu and sports massage trigger pointing. When performed in this way, this frozen shoulder massage routine may be quite deep and invigorating, when needed.
For longer sessions of the frozen shoulder massage treatment, special hot stones therapy massage uses a highly specialised blend of Aromatherapy essential oils that will be tailor made to suit your personal needs (mainly anti-inflammatory oils). The use of the hot volcanic basalt stones deeply relaxes your muscle tissue and allows the painless and smooth release of your trapped frozen shoulder nerve with minimal side effects. For long term use, aromatherapy products with specially selected aromatherapy essential oils, may best suit frozen shoulder pain sports massage clients.
Frozen shoulder massage is recommended at any time of the year, as needed - for shoulders, stiff necks, referred tennis elbow pain as well as lumber and low back pain.
Frozen shoulder sports massage client testimonials:
"World Class - Olympic standard.. I've visited City Marshall several times. Having ran in two Olympic Games and having a silver medal in one I'd say I've got some very credible knowledge and experience in world class massage therapy. I've had some of the best therapists in the world treat me in the past and I must say that Philip at City Marshall is one of the best therapists I've ever had. You get what you pay for and that's Olympic standard.... The best! I look forward to visiting again soon!"
Jamie Baulch, Welsh Olympic silver medalist 9 July 2015 - TripAdvisor
"I just wanted to let you know that my back and neck are so much better. From crying with the pain before seeing you, to enjoying going to the cinema last night, its just fantastic! I bought the pillow you said about from Argos and it feels good for my neck and back. Thanks to you I am getting to have a normal life and we will never be able to thank you enough"
Julie Timothy, 4 July 2015- via text
"I have had a problem with my Shoulder for a while now when reaching for things it used to send a pain down my shoulder and I have a large knot and cracking sensation when rotating it, however after visiting Phillip, it has become a lot easier. He gave me exercise's to do which I found helpful and educated me on my posture and little everyday things I could do to ease the pain. I don't experience the pain I had before with my shoulder. I have had many back massages and none of then released the pain I was experiencing till this one, I didn't think it was possible which is why the service and quality was better than I expected."
Emma Hold, Brigg 14 April 2014 - on FreeIndex
"Phil takes the time to find out your issues before laying hands on you - and when he does - that's when his remarkable experience shines through. He's able to pinpoint exact 'hotspots' and tells you exactly what needs sorting - you don't even have to say a word. I remember one particular visit where I had particularly sore shoulders. I can tell you now that the way Phil worked out the knots was pure heaven!"
Patric Morgan, Cardiff 5 April 2014 -on FreeIndex
"I have been having tui na (cupping) treatment over 2 years for some old chronic/ stress related injuries that I accumulated. However, when I moved to Cardiff, I did not know where I could continue my treatment. A friend suggested to visit City Marshall. I am very glad I did because after a single session I could see massive improvement on my shoulder pain. Moreover, Philip (the masseur) explained what was causing my injuries and what I could do at home to avoid the pain getting worse. I fully recommend his treatments and although they can seem pricey, he offers student discount and it is worth every penny."
Eralc Goghi Student Cardiff 27 March 2014 - on Google+
"I cannot recommend Philip enough. I have suffered for 7 years with horrendous shoulder, back and neck pain, causing restricted movement and also lack of circulation into my fingers (always went white when cold) - after 2 sessions I have had no more white finger (and it has been freezing) and considerably reduced pain. I know I will need a few sessions due to being this way for so long, but Phillip is AMAZING and I now feel there is a light at last at the end of my tunnel. I cannot recommend City Marshall enough, I was near breaking point, he really does have healing hands....I can't thank you enough.....thank you for making me smile again :-)
Julia Allen Cardiff 21 November 2013 - TripAdvisor
"Whether you are suffering from pain, want to keep everything in check or simply want to fully relax, I can highly recommend City Marshall. I first attended when suffering from pains in my leg when running. Philip cured me via sports massage but also used acupressure when needed. "
David Lewis Cardiff 24 March 2013
My experience with City Marshall was phenomenal. When I first started out I had upper and mid-section back pain. After only a few sessions I started seeing positive changes. In addition to the Shiatsu massage I went for, there was a good mix of Thai and yoga stretches during each session which made a world of difference. Overall I had a great experience here and will continue with them!
Shiv Mand Cardiff University 17 January 2013
I visited Philip for massage and told him about shoulder problems that I've had for years.
He is experienced and knowledgable and was able to tell me more about the problem and offered advice for improving it. I will continue to see him for hot stones therapy",
EmmaB Cardiff 3 September 2012
"After years of worsening back tension, a few visits to City Marshall have worked wonders. The stress in my neck, back and shoulders was extreme. Spa therapists had said I was one of the worst cases they had seen! Not only is Philip releasing the tension in my back and shoulder muscles, he also applies an holistic approach to treatment, drawing on his expertise across multiple disciplines. Philip has advised on back support at work; alleviated fluid retention; blended a warming massage oil and suggested targeted exercises to help. His treatments are therapeutic indeed. Philip is calm and considerate and ensures a comfortable environment. I would have no hesitation recommending him to others, I can not praise him highly enough."
Helen Stenton Caerphilly 18 April 2012
"I'm a professional dancer on tour here in Cardiff. I had been suffering with a trapped nerve for 2 months and had treatment by 2 physio's in London. Didn't help me at all. However after one hour treatment with Philip it's completely gone... Really wonderful!"
Jonny Bowles London 31 August 2011
Some techniques that may be used in frozen shoulder massage are:
- Soft tissue release & gentle kneading around shoulders and neck area
- Deep tissue manipulation, cross fibre and friction - when needed
- Myofascial tissue release, both soft and deep tissue trigger pointing
- Lymphatic drainage massage and Hand ‘Walking’ technique
Frozen shoulder massage therapy benefits may include:
- Mental and physical relaxation
- A true sense of restored well-being & balance
- A positive boost of energy and release of stress / tension
- Maximising the supply of nutrients by increased circulation
Who can benefit from frozen shoulder massage treatment?
- Any body of any age regardless of physical condition or fitness
- Stress, tension, anxiety, headaches and poor restless sleep
- Muscular spasms including stomach or lower body cramps
- Muscular aches and pains: shoulder pain, neck stiffness & tennis elbow
- Recovery from injury and from a training session
- ease digestive disorders
- Repetitive Strain Injury & Carpal Tunnel
- Tennis / Golfer’s elbow & Tendinitis
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Occupational & postural aches
- Hot & cold Stones Therapy – a wonderfully relaxing touch with significant recovery speed
- Essential oils – an Aromatherapy blend to suit your needs – anti inflammatory and anti spasmodic
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Aromatherapy products – tailor made soaps, shampoos, creams, gels, facial sprays, after shaves and deodorants – carry the feeling home with you in a jar!
- Reiki chakra Balancing – 15 to 30 minutes achieving an even deeper sense of harmony
Prices are for reference only, as the Frozen Shoulder massage will be tailor made:
- VIP Frozen Shoulder sports massage with hot stones (90 min)£ 165
- Premium Frozen Shoulder sports massage (60 minutes) £ 100
- Shorter Frozen shoulder sports massage (45 minutes) £ 85
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each additional Frozen shoulder UPGRADE* £ 15
KINDLY NOTE – BEST PREPARATION FOR A FROZEN SHOULDER MASSAGE:
- CLOTHING: you may remain wearing your own underwear or receive a disposable one
- MEALS: avoid eating a heavy meal within 2 hours of the planned frozen shoulder massage treatment
- DIET: you are respectfully advised to avoid consumption of alcohol, caffeine and nicotine on the day of your frozen shoulder massage treatment, to allow better toxic by-product elimination
- AFTER CARE: as a frozen shoulder massage treatment is generally balancing and harmonising, you may return to work or drive home as usual
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Kindly note, for those receiving the VIP Hot Stones frozen shoulder treatments, you are strongly advised to use our kitchen downstairs, and help yourself to a soothing herbal tea, to allow further time to relax prior to returning to work or driving home