Massage After Brain Injury

Brain injury and massage

A brain injury affects everyone differently, whether it came from an accident, a fall, an illness or a stroke. People may live with fatigue, changes in movement or sensation, headaches, sensitivity to light or noise, or changes in memory, mood and communication. Many of these are not visible to other people.

How we adapt sessions

We shape each session around how you are on the day. That might mean:

• Recognising fatigue and adjusting pace and pressure as we go
• Softer light, a quieter room and a slower pace if you are sensitive to light, noise or touch
• Pressure, pace and positioning agreed with you before we start
• Clear, simple explanations and time to ask questions
• Finding a way of communicating that works for you, including for people who aren’t verbal
• Checking in throughout, and stopping whenever you want

Getting started

Before your first session we talk through your needs, any guidance from your medical or rehabilitation team, and what you would like from massage. If you have a case manager or therapists involved, we can work alongside them with your consent.

For families and carers

You are welcome to be part of the conversation, and to stay during the session if that helps. If you are arranging massage for someone you support, we can talk through the practical side with you first.

A word on medical care

Massage is a complementary therapy. It does not replace medical assessment, prescribed treatment or rehabilitation, and we encourage you to keep your medical team informed.

Get in touch

We offer home and hospital visits across London. If you would like to talk about whether massage could suit you or someone you support, we would be glad to hear from you.

Call 07849 898935 or email info@neuromassage.co.uk