Vivienne Blackney

About Vivienne Blackney

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Started in 2005, Vivienne has over 18 years of experience as a massage therapist. I provide Deep Tissue Massage, Sports massage, Myofascial Release for Scar Tissue, Reflexology Aromatherapy and Reiki to clients throughout Plymouth. Deep Tissue Massage is especially popular and can be used to help with pain conditions such as: headaches and migraines, lower back pain, shoulder pain or frozen shoulder, hip pain, knee pain and basically any pain that you can think of that can tight muscles or trigger points in the muscle can contribute to.

A lot of pain that we have can be causesd by trigger points. Trigger points are areas of muscle tissue that have become tight and stuck. Sometimes the pain we have is caused by trigger points in a different area. For example trigger points in the Trapezius muscle (in the upper back) can refer pain to the base of the skull/ top of the neck and also cause facial pain and headaches. Trigger points are fabulous to work with because once they are released the pain disapears.

Myofascial Release is a very gentle holding and stretching technique which is great for working with scar tissue. It is particularly useful for working with tension and tightness in the skin and muscle after an opperation such as a mastectomy, freeing it up and making it more comfortable.