Manipulation of soft tissues to EASE muscular discomfort and stress.

Massage therapy involves the manual manipulation of soft tissues, joints, muscles and ligaments to support health and wellbeing.

Working with the circulation of blood and lymph, massage can help reduce muscular tension, positively affect the nervous system, and support tissue healing.

At OM we offer a wide range of massage therapies including sports massage, deep tissue, pregnancy massage and myofascial release. Whether you're training for a marathon, expecting a baby or feeling stressed, our team will find an approach to suit your needs.

Advance Clinical Massage

At OM, we specialise in the Jing Method™ of Advanced Clinical Massage, an outcome-based system for addressing chronic musculoskeletal pain through a combination of advanced soft tissue and massage techniques.

Commonly used to help with musculoskeletal pain including back pain, sciatica, neck pain, whiplash, migraines, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, knee pain, and ligament and tendon issues. It can also be a helpful part of managing symptoms of conditions such as fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome and plantar fasciitis, alongside your other medical care. This treatment blends bodywork techniques from East and West — trigger point, fascial work, acupressure and stretching — with an approach informed by the biopsychosocial model of pain and current understanding of the nervous system.

Scar Work

ScarWork is a gentle form of manual therapy developed by Sharon Wheeler to help address tissue changes associated with scarring. It's practised directly on the skin, without lubricants, working on the scar itself as well as the surrounding tissue. It can be used for scar tissue following trauma or surgery — C-sections, cancer-related surgery, hip and knee replacements, abdominal surgery, laparoscopy, thyroidectomy, among others. It may also help reduce sensitivity and numbness around a scar and support recovery over time.

Most scars can be worked on at some point, even years later, though timing varies — some can be treated within hours of the injury, others need longer. As a general guide, the NHS recommends waiting around 3 weeks for minor surgical scars and 6 weeks to 3 months for a C-section before working directly on the scar itself, though the surrounding tissue can often be worked on sooner to help prepare for healing.

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage offers a range of benefits for expectant mothers, supporting both physical comfort and emotional wellbeing throughout pregnancy. It can help relieve back pain, reduce muscle tension and improve circulation, and many people find it supports better sleep and helps them manage stress during pregnancy.

At OM, we tailor pregnancy massage to each stage of pregnancy, in a safe, unhurried environment — whether you're looking to ease tension, or simply take some time for yourself.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD)

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle therapy that works with the body's lymphatic system. It's commonly used to help reduce swelling and fluid retention, and can be a helpful part of recovery after surgery or injury, or for general swelling.

Many patients also find MLD deeply relaxing, alongside its physical benefits.

Massage at OM Hackney, East London, E8 can also help with:

• Joint and muscle pain

• Running and training related aches

• Posture related alignments

• Knee and hip pain

• Plantar Fascia

• Pregnancy related discomfort

• Headaches

• Scars