Remedial Massage for Lower Back pain.

Welcome To Adolphus Bodyworks-Intelligent by Design.

Your Body is too valuable to give it to just any “garden variety” Massage and Stretch Therapist.

Many therapists use excessive pressure, have bad technique, poor anatomy knowledge and training, and this may cause permanent damage to blood vessels, capillaries, sensitive fascia, muscle fibres, joints, motor end plates and nociceptors.

You are visiting the web site of one of the best trained Massage Therapists, in the temporary management of Lower Back Pain symptoms: Raymond J Adolphus.

Raymond is kind, professional, attentive and committed to helping. Please check what some Construction and Trade workers, athletes and sportspersons say about Raymond Adolphus before you consider Booking. So, check out the Google Reviews here: Check out Customer Reviews.

Availability may be difficult at times, due to demand. You can Book online-here: Book Now or call/text Raymond on 0423 592 607, if you cannot get a spot online, or prefer not to Book Online.

Raymond is committed to the Scenic Rim customers, and will always try to get you in.

Raymond Adolphus is located in Canungra, Qld and is Australian qualified with a Diploma In Remedial massage (Advanced Rehab), undertaken further training in Copenhagen, Denmark, in Sports Massage; is a Qualified Personal Trainer, studied Yoga, and is currently doing an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy at Griffith University, Gold Coast.

FACT: Lower Back Pain (LBP) is the leading cause of Income Poverty, Sexual dysfunction, Early retirement and Social withdrawal. Raymond has helped hundreds of people with Chronic Lower Back Pain

Raymond specialises on The Lower Back, Feet and The Full Body Massage, and also treats symptoms of related dysfunctions such as frozen shoulder and rotator cuff muscles, Tension type headaches, Temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ), Plantar fasciitis, Adhesive capsulitis, Rotator cuff impingement and Sciatica type pain.

Raymond has research interests in Lower Back Rotation, mirco-circulation and Base Line Human Performance. His treatment philosophy is based on the restoration of human “factory settings.”

Massage Therapy in Australia is an unregulated industry, there are no uniform practice standards and no governing body to impart enforceable standards and undertakings. This essentially means that anyone can be a massage therapist, you do not need any qualifications or training. The industry has a massive reputational and quality issue.

Do not trust just anyone with your body. Poor, cheap therapy with non evidence based techniques can be a waste of your time and money, and may often make your condition worse in the long run.

Your body and health is not about shopping around for the “cheapest can of beans” or “petrol”. Massage therapy is not a commodity.

Your body is a complex electrical, mechanical, neurological, physiological and psychological system, and a function of the 11 systems.

Muscular pain can be a result of cause and effect from disease, dysfunction, injury, fatigue, structural issues, it can be also referred pain or at times just idiopathic (no reason). Muscular pain can also be a condition of its own.

Professional, clinical grade massage and stretch provided by a well trained and educated Therapist can help you recover better, especially when supported by Physiotherapy and with proper self management, education, lifestyle changes and exercise.

Unfortunately: Due to high demand, availability may be difficult, with a 1-2 week waiting list on some services. Please call Raymond on 0423 592 607 if you can’t book online, or are not comfortable with online booking.

Lower Back Pain

FACT: Lower Back Pain (LBP) is the leading cause of Income Poverty, Sexual dysfunction, Early retirement and Social withdrawal.

Doing nothing about it, may eventually cost you money, happiness and relationships. You may end up on painkillers, steroid injections or getting nerve surgery or part replacements.

FACT: The Good News- 95% of all Lower Back Pain is not pathoanatomical in cause, and is difficult to be picked up with imaging like CT, X-rays, MRIs or blood testing. Only 5% of LBP are structural, malignancy or infection caused. Much of Lower Back Pain can be muscular related.

Professional Massage can help with mobility and pain in the short term, acting as a “runway” to self management and exercise.

You should always check out the customer reviews, qualifications and training before booking.

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Why You should consider Raymond Adolphus ?

Track record in Lower Back Pain: Raymond has helped hundreds of people with Chronic Lower Back Pain. Please check what Construction and Trade workers, athletes and sportspersons say about Raymond Adolphus before you consider Booking. Check out the Google Reviews. Check out Customer Reviews. Book online, here: Book Now or call/text Raymond on 0423 592 607. Availability may be difficult at times, but give it a shot.

Research and Evidence Based : You wont get any Hocus-Pocus here. There are no experimental techniques, no weird and wonderful Internet fads, no overuse of tools such as Cupping or Dry Needling, and no interventions without conclusive peer reviewed research. No use of inconclusive or dubious methods such as Red light therapies, energy meridians, TENS/EMS, sound healing, energy healing or laying of hands.

Expert Training: He is Australian trained with a Diploma In Remedial Therapy (Advanced Rehab), he is health fund approved, he has international training in Sports massage from Copenhagen, Denmark. Book Now

Invests heavily in Professional Development: He is currently studying for a Honours Degree in Physiotherapy at Griffith University.

Understands system connections: Between the muscular and skeletal system with other systems such as the Nervous system, the Integumentary system, the Endocrine System, The Circulatory system and the Lymphatic system.

Advanced Safe Techniques: He is also one of the few Remedial Therapists who combines professional clinical grade stretching with deep tissue work, thus making treatments more effective and less costly in the long run. Book Now.

Adolphus Bodyworks is Intelligent by Design. Book Now
Your first point of contact should always be an AMA Registered Medical Practitioner for serious issues.
Opening Days: Monday- Saturday (closed Tuesday and Sunday)

You can Phone/Text Raymond Adolphus on 0423 592 607 or Book Online here. Book Now

Cost of all services: 50 min at $150, and 80 mins at $250. We are slightly higher in cost than the average “garden variety” therapist, this is only because of the significant investment in continuing professional training and development. Book Now

How many Treatments would you need?

This cannot be answered, however it is very rare than one or two sessions will provide a sustainable result. You would usually need to keep the gap between visits to about 5-7 days to get the best results.

The Main Services

Not just the Lower Back-Raymond Adolphus also conducts Massage and Stretch Bodywork for the Neck, Feet, Shoulder and Hips and Glutes, in addition to the Lower Back. Often these areas contribute to the condition of the Lower Back. The treatments are technically focused and designed to alleviate pain symptoms from musculoskeletal (MSK) pain conditions such as Craniofacial (head and face) tension, Tension type headaches, Temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ), Plantar fasciitis, Adhesive capsulitis, Rotator cuff impingement, Sciatica and Lower Back Pain. Book Now

Not sure what to book– Just book the Remedial Massage and Stretch 50 minutes or The Remedial Massage and Stretch 80 minutes, Book Now and leave the rest up to the therapist on the day. The 50 minutes, where available is best suited for smaller complaints, and the 80 minute treatment allows a more comprehensive coverage, this may save you money in the long run. You can pay by cash, eft or online. You can also give the gift of wellness by buying a gift card for someone you care for.

Booking- Online (or Ring text Ray on 0423 592 607, if you find Online booking difficult or can’t get a spot). Book Now

Manual Lymphatic Drainage/Skin 80 Addresses the swelling through the body with very light massage pointed towards the heart. It is also great for relaxation and sleep. MDL is not very effective if you do not have lymphatic fluid congestion. However, you can Book this as a relaxation therapy and for the management of the Integumentary (skin) system for softer and brighter skin and collagen production. MLD for non lymphatic purposes may improve microcirculation by stimulating superficial blood vessels. Book Now

Foot and Calves Massage 50 Mins, especially if you wear steel capped work boots. The feet frequently are a factor in back pain. Book Now

Shoulder Connection 50 mins– if you do a lot of overhead arm work or heavy lifting. Key muscles here are the pectoralis major subscapularis and the subclavius, including the arms and the hand, assisting in common elbow issues like lateral and medial epicondylalgia, (aka Golfers and Tennis Elbow), frozen shoulder and rotator cuff muscles. Book Now

The Hip Connection 80 for the Hip and Glutes originally designed for Sciatica type pain. Book Now

The WorkBetter 80-The Best Service for Preventative management. This is a massage and stretch that covers all the major dynamic and stabiliser muscles, joints, fascia and connective tissue. It is a very functional treatment with the main focus on the Shoulder, feet and the Lower Back. If you are looking for a clinical grade massage to help you in manual work, sports or to address DOMS from gym work, this is the treatment. Use this as a monthly or fortnightly accompaniment to boost your overall circulation, flexibility and range. It also feels good. Book Now

The Back Connection 80 -The Signature Treatment-we believe this is one of the most effective, comprehensive and safe massage treatments on the market for short term alleviation of Lower Back Pain. It reaches the deepest rotators and flexors using a expert combination of massage and stretching. We perfected this technique partly through extensive training and education but also from the experience curve from attending training and International massage competitions in Copenhagen, Denmark. You may get results from the very first session, however, all treatments need at least 2-3 to make a real impact.

Book Raymond Adolphus, if you need excellent standard of care, technical knowledge and excellent anatomy knowledge. Check out Customer Reviews Book Now

Why you should pick a good therapist?.

Massage therapy in Australia is an unregulated industry. Anyone can call themselves a massage therapist, you do not need ANY qualifications. You can also get a qualification over the internet and call yourself qualified.

Many therapists do not understand the Anatomical system, they have very little or no training in the fundamentals of the 11 body systems that is needed to provide a good massage treatment.

They also do not understand the contraindications (the must nots) of massage and stretch, including the critical endangerment zones of the body. These are zones that you cannot massage, as they may cause you critical failure. Many clients can get worse from bad massage therapy.

Many therapists also use excessive pressure and force, and this causes permanent damage to blood vessels, capillaries and sensitive fascia and muscle fibres.

Find a massage therapist who is educated and well trained. DO NOT trust just anyone with your body. It is your most valuable asset.

Book Raymond Adolphus, if you need excellent standard of care, technical knowledge and excellent anatomy knowledge. Check out Customer Reviews Book Now

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Massage is not suitable for everyone.

You cannot have a Treatment if (Contraindicated): Massage treatments tend to boost the heart rate and circulation. Massage is Not for people with uncontrolled and severe high blood pressure, people on blood thinners (anticoagulants), clients who have had a stoke or a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), Blood Clots (DVT), Contagious Illness: You can spread germs (e.g., cold, flu, COVID-19), fever over 37.7 degrees or a contagious skin condition. Please consult your GP if you have multiple health issues or are unsure if massage is suitable for you.

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.

What causes Musculoskeletal Pain (MSK) like Lower Back Pain or Hip and Shoulder Pain?

Muscle pain can be a primary dysfunction, this means that it is not generally a cause and effect or secondary to other dysfunctions. Muscles have many kinds of receptors (nociceptors) and these can be activated by mechanical, chemical, neurological, psychological and physiological factors. Yes, muscle pain can also be related to underlying medical conditions, like systemic diseases, metabolic issues, and also nutritional and hydration reasons.

It can come from conditions such as osteoarthritis and also cancer, from visceral conditions such as endometriosis, interstitial cystitis and irritable bowel syndrome and from common injuries, overwork and fatigue, like DOMS from taking your system to point of failure during training, and also from the taking of steroids and excess lactic acid from ATP/ADP processing. Lastly can come from not stretching, and not warming down after work and sport.

Muscle pain can originate from a particular area (local pain), and it can be referred pain, this means that pain can be felt in different regions, sometimes far away from the actual source. referred pain is very common.

The important thing to note is this, Pain is very complex, and it is not understood well, however it is a RESPONSE to something. Taking away the pain, very rarely causes the dysfunction to disappear. It will just find another home somewhere else.

The best way to manage pain is to exercise, have a good healthy life, keep hydrated, educated yourself on body care, and look after the machinery, don’t keep overusing something or underusing something and expect miracles.

Can massage and stretching help in dysfunctions and pain?

Yes, only to a point. It is best used as a “runway” to self management. This means, that my treatments may provide you with temporary relief of pain, and you then capitalise on this through exercise and fitness and good health programming. Regular massage and stretching is recommended to keep your muscle fibres in good mechanical condition. This is what I do best.

Massage can help-In the absence of pathological and psychosocial issues, Lower Back Pain may be addressed effectively, albeit, sometimes temporarily through massage therapy among other types of physical therapy, including Physiotherapy.

Short term physical therapy such as Remedial Massage and Stretching can assist with pain modulation, alleviate stiffness, improve motor control, provide better stabilisation, improve functionality and provide hope and confidence.

The best solution– For the long term is a combination of 1) better self management and education, 2) Lifestyle changes, 3) Exercise, 4) Physical therapy, and 5) Psychologically informed therapy.

Let me be absolutely clear about one thing. Massage and stretching alone will almost never ever sort out a chronic pain response issue.Book Now

Is Physiotherapy recommended?

Yes, Physiotherapists are well trained, with University education and you should trust their knowledge and skills. They are experts in diagnosing and especially useful in providing rehabilitation guidance and exercises to repair your muscles.

Reducing pain and improving mobility is the key to getting better. Self management, exercise and education are the most effective and cheapest forms of therapy. Book Now

Lower Back Pain- The Facts

Lower Back Pain-The Bad News-According to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, back problems are Australia’s number one cause of early retirement, lost work productivity and work related poverty.

Disability-Lower back pain is the Number 1 leading cause of disability globally, and has been for the past 40 years. (World Health Organisation). More than 3.2 million Australians will live with chronic back issues by 2033. (Monash University)

Income Poverty– It is the leading cause of work related income poverty, with many forced out of the workforce due to back pain. (Schofield et al, PMID 2012)

Social withdrawal-Lower back pain frequently causes people to withdraw from sports, training, social activities, community and family events. (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare).

Sexual disability-Scientific research literature shows a strong relationship between poor sexual activity and chronic Lower back pain, ranging from 37% to 81% across LBP sufferers. (Vanti, et al 2024).

Doing Nothing is not an Option, Get Help-It is important to note that correlation is not always causation. However, do not risk becoming a statistic of Lower Back pain. If you have chronic Lower Pain pain you should seek the advice of your GP in the first instance for proper advice.

The Good News-Research published in The Lancet, (one of the world’s most prestigious peer-reviewed medical journals) claims that almost 95% of individuals with lower back pain do not have a pathoanatomical cause. (The Lancet Volume 391, Issue 10137, June 2018)

This means that only 5% of Lower Back pain sufferers have vertebral structural, mechanical issues, malignancy or spinal infections. Almost 95% of Lower Back Pain is non-specific Lower Back pain. This is one reason why the overuse of Imaging such as CTs, X-Rays and MRIs are sometimes ineffective in diagnosing.

That seminal study from The Lancet also recommends the move away from imaging and towards symptom management and active physical movements.

Prolonged physical therapy– is not the best long term solution and should not be the sole method for the alleviation of Lower Back problems, it will also just cost you a lot of money in the long run.

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