Back pain HURTS. There’s just no other way to put it. Back pain makes it hard to get through the day.
There is a way to improve it that goes along with the treatments that your doctor prescribes. It’s massage therapy. Researchers have found that massage has a good, positive effect on chronic back pain. So much so that it can mean less dependence on anti-inflammatory and pain medication.
Improved circulation
Massage has many benefits, but one of the biggest is improved circulation. Massage stimulates the muscles in the body which increases blood flow. In areas that are injured the increased blood flow helps the body remove damaged cell fragments and waste products stored in the soft tissues around the injury, and bring in the nutrients the injured area needs to heal.
Muscle relaxation
Another benefit that helps back injury is muscle relaxation. When your back is injured the muscles around the area that is injured tense up. They do this to immobilize the injury so it has a chance to heal. The problem is that the stiffness also causes pain and keeps you limited in how you can move. Helping the muscles relax reduces pain. Doing it without muscle relaxants means you are not under the influence of drugs that can also interfere with your ability to function.
Sleep better
Those relaxed muscles also mean you can sleep better. Sleep helps your body heal as well. Sleep also helps you function during your day and improves your mood. Improved mood also means more endorphins. Endorphins help lessen pain too.
Massage is a great way to assist in your treatment of your back issues.
If you are in the Denver area and would like to find out more about how massage therapy can help with spine pain, sign up today for a FREE Pain Consultation!
