What are the Benefits of Massage for Chronic Pain?
- Thai Orchid Massage & Spa
- Oct 25, 2022
- 3 min read
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Massage therapy can help with relaxation for both the mind and the body. Reasons for massage therapy may include relaxing muscles, lowering stress and anxiety levels, reducing pain, rehabilitating after an injury, or simply improving overall health and wellness.
HOW MASSAGE HELPS WITH STRESS?
Massage decreases cortisol levels. Cortisol is produced when the body is stressed and it can cause digestive problems, headaches, sleep issues, and weight gain. With massage the body will be more relaxed, and stress will be reduced. Not only can massage therapy help with stress relief, but regular massage sessions over a prolonged period of time can boost energy levels, reduce pain, and stimulate individuals on physical as well as emotional levels
HOW MASSAGE IMPROVES PAIN AND PROMOTES HEALING?
Two ways that massage helps with pain are by helping the body to release serotonin (the body’s natural production of anti-pain chemicals), and by improving deep sleep which results in less pain. Massage helps with injuries by increasing the nutrients and oxygen to damaged tissues reducing swelling and stiffness. Additionally, massage releases endorphins, pain killing hormones, into the body. These hormones not only help with healing and pain management, but also feelings of joy and calmness.
BACK AND NECK PAIN REDUCED WITH POSTURE IMPROVEMENTS
The most popular reason for neck and back pain is poor posture. Massage therapy can help the body get back into proper alignment. Massage loosens the tense muscles and relaxes them and increases flexibility and range of motion in joints. The body may then go back to a healthy posture with no pain.
MASSAGE IMPROVES CIRCULATION, WHICH HAS MANY BENEFITS!
With regular massage treatments circulation can be improved. Massage helps damaged, tense, and stiff muscles receive a rich supply of blood to bring about healing, and new blood flows into tissues. In addition, blood is moved through the parts of the body that are damaged or congested. Also, new blood flows into tissues. Furthermore, the squeezing, twisting, and pulling action of the massage technique also removes lactic acid from the muscle tissues. It then improves lymph fluid circulation (moving waste products away from internal organs and muscles) creating lower blood pressure and better overall function of the body.
MASSAGE IS A GREAT COMPLIMENTARY TREATMENT
It may also be used in conjunction with other treatments to help improve the effectiveness of those treatments. It is becoming more recognized in the medical community as an acceptable treatment option for various health issues.
OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE
Back pain improvements
Balance improvements for older adults
Blood pressure improvements (reducing risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and so on)
Blood flow increases
Cardiovascular health improves
Circulation improvements
Depression improvements
Endorphin levels increase
Exercise performance improves
Headaches improvements
Insomnia lessened
Mood improvements
Neck pain improvements
Range of motion increased
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