Massage therapy has been demonstrated to help relieve chronic pain, stress, and anxiety, all in a non-invasive way. For this, it deserves praise as a profession. But there are, of course, limits to what massage can do. Often pain and discomfort is caused by something (such as an internal injury, certain chemical imbalances, etc.) that needs a more invasive approach, and in these cases massage therapy can be used as a supplementary treatment. However, there is also a lot of pain that goes unexplained in the medical world, and this might be due by an element that is difficult to define: trigger points.
Posts Tagged ‘pain’
Understanding Trigger Points (Part I)
Thursday, October 1st, 2009Geriatric Massage: A Field That Will Continue to Grow (Part I)
Thursday, September 10th, 2009Massage has been proven to help relieve the effects of chronic pain, such as back pain, arthritis, and bursitis. And massage’s proven ability to increase circulation means that its other byproducts include an increase in balance and flexibility, improved posture, and improved wellness.
All this means one thing: The field of geriatric massage should be growing rapidly as the above-mentioned benefits are ideal for senior citizens. (more…)
Keep Your Back Strong With Massage
Thursday, June 4th, 2009If you appreciate sitting, standing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, or doing many of the other daily actions we all take for granted everyday, you won’t appreciate this: All these actions can lead to back pain. This is why four out of every five adults have experienced back pain in their lives, and why back pain is the second leading cause for employees missing work among adults under age 45 (the first being the common cold). There is hope, however, as several studies have shown that massage therapy can help ensure your continued ability to sit, stand, and do all the other essential actions of daily life pain-free. (more…)
Massage for Knee Pain
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009The knee is a complex arrangement of muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and bones that becomes more vulnerable to injury as we age. Chronic knee pain can be caused by a number of factors and can have a negative effect on one’s quality of life. Massage therapy has demonstrated its effectiveness in treating knee pain, as well as aiding the muscles of the lower body to keep the knee in proper alignment. (more…)
Massage Therapy and Depression
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008One of the best-known benefits of massage therapy is its ability to enhance feelings of well-being and studies show promise in aiding those diagnosed with depression. (more…)
Massage and Migraine Headaches
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Migraine headaches cause severe pain and often incapacitate those who suffer from them. Migraines are commonly associated with extreme sensitivity to light and sound, as well as with nausea and vomiting. The pain and corresponding symptoms can debilitate sufferers for hours or even days. The causes of migraine headaches are not easily understood, and the medical community has struggled for decades to provide effective treatment options. (more…)
Massage and Chronic Pain Management
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008Chronic pain affects more Americans than any other medical condition. It is estimated that more than fifty million people in the United States are presently suffering from a chronically painful condition and that one in three Americans will suffer from chronic pain at some point in their lives. It is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and (more…)