J.R.T open once again - 1st July onwards

 J.R.T was closed due to the UK work trip but once again we are back open and ready to deal with any post lockdown fatigue or muscle tension.  It's a chance for you to get those muscular aches and pains resolved, reduce any tension from the sedentary life of having had to stay in one place for some time, or to switch off the mind, relax and find reduce stress.

Massage has so many benefits and at J.R.T we largely offer remedial, sports, deep tissue style massage, working deeply into the muscles to break down areas of tension, remove restrictions, increase sport performance, allow greater ranges of motion and help to alleviate pain.

We also offer our more relaxing massages, to help you switch off, relax and let go of any mental stresses and strain.  This can be offered also through the different forms of meditation, such as the sound meditation and guided meditation.  Both are beautiful forms of meditation that really help you to go deeper within yourself.  One to one or small group classes can be organised.

We look forward to welcoming you through the studio doors soon😊

Anterior pelvic tilt - remedial therapy jaipur

 As a deep tissue remedial massage therapist, many times i have clients coming in with an anterior pelvic tilt.

So what is an anterior pelvic tilt and how do i know i have this?

An anterior pelvic tilt is where the arch in your back is more pronounced, your hip flexors at the front are tight and tend to be shortened, causing the pelvis to tilt anteriorly/forward. 

You tend to be able to spot if you have an anterior pelvic tilt, as the curve in your back is more pronounced and your abdomen tends to bulge out, regardless of the level of body fat.  It's almost like your pelvis is pointing downwards and your bottom muscles sticking out.

Not everyone who has an anterior pelvic tilt has an issue.  Genetics can have created this or people can function normally with an anterior pelvic tilt and not experience any pains or problems with their body mechanics.....however when people are coming to see me and complaining of pain in their thighs and lower back and have this pelvic tilt, then it's a good tell tale sign that it's something for me to work on. 

What could have caused this?

As already mentioned, it can be simply genetics that you're having to work with but it can also be from

-lots of sitting, shortening the hip flexors, using the back muscles (erector spinae) for greater support rather than core muscles.

-Pregnancy where the hips are rotated forward to make space for baby and post birth with the lifting and holding.

Massage is especially helpful for loosening up the tight muscles and working on fatigued muscles that are having to overcompensate for the week muscles.  They can loosen up the tight fascia and remove restrictions so you can work on strengthening the area which is a big help for getting that pelvis back into neutral alignment.

There's many great YouTube videos out there and you can search for them and read up more on the subject on anterior pelvic tilt.  You can pop in for a treatment so we can assess and see what's going on and if it's likely to be an anterior pelvic tilt or something else such as S.I joint dysfunction, piriformis syndrome, or even posterior pelvic tilt.  But exercise and reconditioning your thought process are big steps in correcting this issue.  Here's some exercises to get you started.  In particular the pelvic tilt is very helpful in getting you to recognise what a neutral and posterior pelvic tilt feels like so you can work on shifting out of that anterior pelvic tilt.

https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/anterior-pelvic-tilt-exercises#pelvic-tilt

Happy 2021 and changes at Jaipur Remedial Therapies

 Goodbye 2020 and hello to 2021😄.  It's been a strange year for us all and I'm glad we have all made it to the end, a little battle weary perhaps but we start a new year with the potential for new possibilities.

As we go into this New Year, I'd both like to inform people of some new changes and developments and also a reminder of the terms and agreements.

• A reminder that J.R.T is closed on Wednesdays and Saturdays. My hands need a little rest too and I also work on my other projects.

• A reminder that due to numerous last minute cancellations or no shows and the disruption they cause, there is a 12 hour cancellation policy otherwise a fee of 500Rs will be charged.

• Same day appointments need to be booked in by 1pm, after this time it will not be possible to schedule for the same day, as by then I am usually working on my other projects.  Please don't be offended if I'm unable to reply to your last minute request as i may be caught up with something.

Now we have the terms of service out the way, other updates for J.R.T is that I am currently training in scar tissue work and will be able to offer this in the future to clients within the session. I know some of you already have scars and we will be working together as part of my case studies.

Scar tissue work has seen many benefits, both on reducing the scar tissue, redness and inflammation around the area, bringing sensation back to numb scar tissue and easing muscular restrictions due to build up of collagen.

I have also been training in kinesio taping and once i have completed my case studies and increased my knowledge in this area, i will also be offering this in particular sessions as and when the need arises.  Kinesio taping is especially helpful for acute conditions and great to add at the end of the session to extend the benefit of the treatment and keep the area supported.

Let's see what else 2021 brings for all of us!

Some helpful exercises to benefit you best

 As i have discussed with many of you before, massage works best and sees longer standing results when teamed with exercise, as it's through strengthening muscles and being active that we see lasting results.  Massage works well in conjunction with exercise and can help to reduce the tightness and restrictions, allowing us to exercise better, get better stretches in and increase range of motion so we can work on strengthening.

One of the key areas that often needs loosening up is the piriformis muscle.  A tight piriformis along with other key muscles and weak muscles can be the source of lower back pain.  This video has some key common and useful piriformis exercises in that you can make a part of your regular exercise routine.

Another key area of tension and common issue and goes hand in hand with piriformis pain, is sacroiliac joint pain and this joint can be found at the base of the spine.  Again working on loosening this area up, both by performing the piriformis stretches above and these exercises to help strengthen the surrounding muscles around the SI joint, can be beneficial in reducing lower back pain.

This is another one of Michelle Kenway's videos, as she is very good at explaining how to do it correctly to get the maximum benefit.  This time a video on strengthening the core, as once again, it all goes hand in hand and is all connected.  By strengthening the core, it takes the pressure off the lower back that has had to compensate for weak core muscles and is likely to have in turn caused issues in the glutes, piriformis and SI joint.  Strengthening the core is very important to overall body health.

Hopefully these videos give you a good starting point and a reminder that you are an active participant in your own health and well-being.

When it's a big job but not a big job!

 Well, I finally finished my quarantine time, yay!  Time stuck indoors is never easy and I have been itching to get back to my studio.  Having not stepped inside the place for four and a half months, I was desperate to return to my happy place and to get putting it straight once more.  Having had it sit empty for over 4 months, i was a little apprehensive as to what state I would find it in.  I was also keen to get back to my beautiful oils and start whipping up some smells in there and create that relaxing, tranquil space we have all come to know and love.

For a place that has been closed up for that long, it had faired better than i expected....but there has still been a lot of work to do.  I knew this would be the case, hence choosing to spend an extra week closed so that i had time to get down to the studio.

So, I've been busy scrubbing, cleaning, moving, clearing and the studio is nicely taking shape.  There's still a fair bit to go and I'm also wanting to create some fresh new scents for us to work with.  Plus sorting out the Indi-ssentials product range ready for selling once more.  A few of you have already been asking about buying the massage/body oils, candles and pain balms.  

Here is the work in progress!  I will be cleaning in my sleep soon!

To this......

Tentatively open....

**Jaipur Remedial Therapies is tentatively open, following strict hygiene protocols.**

I wanted to share some of the protocols with you so you can be sure of the safe environment I am working hard to create.

** As you can see from the photo, we have shifted rooms from the small massage room to the big, expansive space for ventilation and greater hygiene protection.

** We use vinyl coverings on any equipment the body comes into contact with so that these can be easily cleaned and sanitized between appointments.

** During treatments I am wearing, a mask and eye protection.

** Work clothing is changed between each session and it has always been the case that all sheets and coverings for the table are changed for each session.

** There is hand sanitizer by the door for you to use as you come in and as has always been the case, I use hand sanitizer repeatedly, before, after and during the massage.

** Appointments need to be booked a day in advance due to the strict hygiene and sanitizing protocols that need to be followed because of the time needed to be prepared.

** Every part of the table is cleaned inbetween appointments

** Only a small number of clients will be seen each day.

As you can see, big measures are being taken to ensure the safety of everyone and yet provide you with massage treatments at a time when you could really benefit, help to relax and relieve some of the stress and tension and sort out problem areas.

Two years of Jaipur Remedial Therapies!

Wow!  Hard to believe it has been two years since we last updated this blog.  Due to its low usage we had focused on alternative means such as Facebook and Instagram.  However as a means to get the information out there once again we're hitting up the blog!

In the last two years of Jaipur Remedial Therapies a lot has changed.  We've grown as a business from offering mobile and treatments from the home to having our own studio in C scheme, Jaipur.  Our studio has grown from not only offering remedial and therapeutic treatments but into a wellness centre where there are yoga and meditation classes available.

We also make our own product range which is growing in popularity as people try and fall in love with them and want to move away from products filled with lab based chemicals.  Our products are natural, simple yet effective and leave skin and hair feeling soft, conditioned and give added value.

As time goes on it will become more apparent in this blog of all that has changed and all that we now offer!

We have many new updates for you!

Why visit Jaipur

Jaipur is a fantastic city to live in and has been my home for over a year!  It is full of history, culture, fun and wonderful people.  Here are just some photos of why visiting Jaipur is so worth it!

So why not visit Jaipur on your travels and whilst you're at it, have a professional massage from a highly qualified therapist at Jaipur Remedial Massage.
http://massagejaipur.com/

Amer Fort

Hawa Mahal


Janta Manta


Jal Mahal


Central Park


Panna Meena Ka Kund