Therapeutic Massage For Treating
Fibromyalgia And Minor Pain. Many people
suffer from minor pain all the way up to
fibromyalgia pain, which is sometimes so severe
a patient cannot function in their everyday
life.
A recorded history on Julius Caesar states
he received a daily massage for neurology pain.
It may not erase severe pain, but it can make
it more tolerable.
If it works for major pain, it will help
those with minor aches and pains. Treating
fibromyalgia can be frustrating and difficult
to control.
A patient with fibromyalgia should get
moderate exercise and be careful what exercise
you do. You should practice relaxation and deep
breathing techniques to help relax your body
and muscles.
A patient suffering from fibromyalgia should
also take warm showers and baths and use a
heating pad. They also should find a good
massage therapist.
How will a massage therapist help control
symptoms of fibromyalgia?
A massage session can increase blood
circulation, decrease stress and anxiety,
reduce pain and stiffness and increase
flexibility and range of motion. A massage may
improve sleep patterns and reduce fatigue.
Therapeutic massage can also lower cortisol
levels, decrease pain, and relieve depression
and anxiety.
Having a massage every other week gave
patients with fibromyalgia less pain, better
sleep, and a lower level of substance P levels.
Perhaps you do not suffer from the severe pain
of fibromyalgia. Maybe you have a pain in your
lower back or problems with a sciatic
nerve.
Can massage therapy help you?
The answer is yes. Many are skeptical at
first but go to a massage therapist because
they have tried every other method to help
their back pain. Many do not know what to
expect from a massage, what type of massage
they need, or for how long the massage should
last.
And, where do you find a good massage
therapist?
People receiving massage for minor aches and
pains have more than doubled in the last few
years. Medical health providers are encouraging
their patients to have therapeutic massage as
well as medical treatment to treat their
back.
No one is suggesting that a massage replace
regular medical treatment, but a qualified
doctor could recommend it with medical
treatment.
Lower back pain is often the result of
muscles being tight and unable to relax.
Patients in clinical trials who suffered
from back pain showed a marked improvement
when given regular therapeutic massages.
It also helped to relieve anxiety and
depression, and helped the patients have a
more restful night of sleep. Massage
therapy increases blood circulation,
relaxes muscles and allows for an improved
range of motion.
Theraputic Massage Terms and
Facts.
Massage
can improve a person range of
motion as it can release
tension and help relax the
muscles around the joints.
Applying a
finger tip massage around a
stiff joint for instance can
help a great deal
Massage is a
great way to relieve mental
stress and reduce anxiety
levels.
It is even
better if you can get your
partner to do it as it helps
foster intimacy, but make sure
they know what to do first!
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It also releases natural endorphins to
raise the level in the body. Endorphins are
chemicals in your body that make you feel
good. Endorphins are an important part of
managing any pain.
If you are suffering back pain or a more
severe pain, look in your phone book for a
certified, accredited massage therapist. If
the first one is not compatible with you,
search for someone else.
You will be glad you found this old way of
relieving pain.
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