The Art of Technical Bodywork
Short Term Sports Bodywork for Lower Back & Shoulder Pain
My name is Raymond Adolphus. From my Canungra Studio, I have helped hundreds of men and women, from all around the Scenic Rim and the Gold Coast, especially from the building & construction industry with shoulder and Lower Back Pain through Intensive, Dynamic Short Term Bodywork.
I have an outstanding track record and a treatment approach that works. Read the Google Reviews.
Read why customers use words like; knowledge, caring, master, skilled, and the best., to characterise my efforts. Read about clients who suffered from pain conditions for 10-15 years, clients who put off replacement surgeries, clients post surgery, clients who have saved thousands of dollars in unnecessary physical therapy costs, and the clients who thought they had to live on pain medication. Check out Customer Reviews
The Best Treatment for pain is self management, education and exercise. Professional massage and stretching is very effective is as a preventative strategy in the medium to long term.
If you suffer from very long term chronic or debilitating Lower Back pain, you should see a doctor for multidisciplinary care. Do not solely rely on massage therapy. It can be part of the therapy. At times, It can be the safe first option. Book Now
Note: Massage therapy in Australia is an unregulated industry. This means that there is no enforceable monitoring standards in place. You can call yourself a Remedial Massage Therapist without ANY or Real training. Many therapists have poor anatomy knowledge and poor understanding of Lower Back and Shoulder dysfunction and pain. Pick a therapist that suits your needs.
Choose wisely. Good Luck! Its Beautiful Medicine.
Why choose Adolphus Bodyworks?
Better Trained.
Advanced Dry Needling and Advanced Rehab (Dip Remedial Therapy), this means that I am able to target muscles with almost pinpoint accuracy. Medibank Approved Provider. Trained in the Gold Coast. International sports massage competition (Denmark), Formal training in Yoga and Personal Training. Solid understanding of functional anatomy. Professional Development-currently a student of Physiotherapy at Griffith University.
Protocol Based Approach
Protocol Based, Motion over Pain (as opposed to the classic Pain Management approach). Influenced by kinetic Chain Theory. Upper Body and Lower Body as separate units. Using trigger point (TrP), Deep Tissue Massage (DTM) Stretching and Swedish massage. Whilst the elements of Bodywork design are all muscular, the scaffold is built around the concepts of beauty, truth and proportion.
Prioritise Motion over Pain
Book Online. Usually booked out one-two weeks in advance. Call or Text Ray on 0423 592 607 if this is a problem and i will see what I can do. Open at 6 am. Book Now
Based in Canungra Qld and HICAPS approved.
Why Shoulder pain is difficult to treat? Adhesive Capsulitis and other Dysfunctions.
Shoulder pain tends to be persistent or recurrent despite medical treatment (Ginn & Cohen, 2004). Subacromial impingement is the most common source of shoulder pain (Neer, 1972), and adhesive capsulitis or primary frozen shoulder is the most common cause of severely restricted shoulder joint mobility (Dommerholt et al ). Physical examination test for subacromial impingement is not reliable (Hegedus et al., 2008). Results of medical imaging diagnostics do not match with pain complaints (Bradley et al, 2005).
Based on the research and the facts, I have found that a more global Shoulder treatment works better than a in response to a diagnosis, as the diagnosis is very inaccurate. The Shoulder Connection 50, is also perfect to keep your shoulder in good shape. Try one session a month as maintenance.
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Lower Back Pain.
If you have pain and or mobility issues. Book a single treatment only to see if this is right for you. A first session is very mechanical and technical, it targets all the main connections. Often, this is sufficient to get you back to work or play at the very minimum. The usual suspects are invariably the Level 6 and 7 musculture.
Back pain shouldn’t control your life, and you don’t have to face it alone. Did you know that 1 in 6 Australians suffers from back pain? It is also the number one cause of lost work productivity, early retirement, and income poverty in Queensland.
Chronic issue should be discussed with your medical practitioner or physiotherapist to get the best possible outcomes. Back conditions are especially complex and matrixed, frequently MSK conditions can mimic, refer and masquerade as other conditions and vice versa.
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A Sports Grade Tune up and maintenance for the Upper or Lower Body. Perfect, If you are in manual or heavy work or wear heavy work boots or have had chronic issues with feet, back or shoulders and wish to keep it managed. Book Now
When you combine the Art of Technical Bodywork with beauty, truth and proportion, you get Beautiful Medicine.
Adolphus Bodywork is Beautiful Medicine.
More Info.
Cost: All 40 mins. $150. Book as needed (limited longer sessions available)
Exercises-I provide targeted stretching and exercises to keep the treatment working.
Education: Where needed, I educate you on the muscle dynamics and care. This will help you self manage in the long term.
Not Traditional Massage. This is not a traditional remedial or massage studio. We don’t do recreational massages or “rubdowns”. We are also NOT Physios. We don’t do chiropractic type adjustments.
Don’t Do Rebookings-We only recommend a rebooking if we think you may need it or if you want it. The treatment model is a “fix and go” short term model.
No Recurring Appointments-We do not like or promote endless treatments, unnecessary treatments or recurring appointments. We don’t think that treatment dependency is good for you.
Suitability-The treatments are intensive, dynamic and complete. The treatment style is not always suitable for people who are very aged, frail or in high need.
Contraindicated: Not for people with High Blood Pressure or people on Blood Thinners. These treatments tend to boost the heart rate and circulation.
Physiotherapy is recommended for extra care and support if needed. Massage and Physiotherapy are the perfect combination for best long term results. (Note: I am not a Physio)
Reviews-Please check the heartfelt reviews from our clients on Google.
Large fully equipped air conditioned studio with waiting room and two treatment rooms. Easy parking. HICAPS in studio. eft, cash, credit. Book Online.
Other Services
We can also treat muscular pain and tension in the hands, feet, head and face, including fascia ,circulation issues and lymphatic drainage issues.
When you combine the Art of Technical Bodywork with beauty, truth and proportion, you get Beautiful Medicine.
Adolphus Bodywork is Beautiful Medicine. Book Now
How to get the best from Bodywork.
Best to complement it with Physiotherapy or Osteopathy for injury management, and with an exercise program to see long term results. Bodywork without exercise and stretching is not as effective.
Your first point of contact should always be an AMA Registered Medical Practitioner for serious issues.
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0423 592 607
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Back and Shoulder Pain
What to expect in a Session.
Fill in any paperwork and send it back. Arrive 5 mins prior to appointment. A session would involve massage, stretch and joint work. Treatments are on an electric rehabilitation table.
There is some discomfort and pain from Deep Tissue Massage during the treatment however our techniques are safe.
Book a Treatment.
Book a Treatment for yourself or a loved one. Book online, or text Raymond Adolphus on 0423 592 607. Have any questions send a message. Allow a few days for response when busy.
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