The neck area is home to some of the strongest muscles in the body, a complex series of nerves and tissues as well as the top sections of the vertebrae. Due to the various systems which make up this area, it’s no wonder neck pain is so prevalent for many people.
Chronic neck pain can range from a minor annoyance to a major inconvenience which keeps you from doing what you love, working at your job or even from comfortably sleeping at night. While the causes of neck pain can significantly differ, massage therapy is a great way to address many of these issues and get you back to living life to the fullest.
As a massage therapist in the East Bay Area, I have helped people overcome chronic and/or short term neck pain and live comfortably. In the sections to follow, I will discuss a few considerations for people who have neck pain and are searching for a solution. Check out the rest of the article and if massage therapy seems like a fit for your issues then I would love to help you live pain free.
Natural Healing Method
Pervasive or severe neck pain can be a major life hindrance, and certain practitioners might recommend severe measures such as introducing new medication or surgical intervention. While medicine and surgeries do have their place and I am not suggesting to avoid them if they are necessary, too many times people choose those routes when a more natural method would have helped. Massage therapy can produce great results when performed by a professional, and you don’t have to worry about the potential side effects of medication or a complication from surgery.
Different Techniques for Different Issues
Many people assume a massage is the standard experience you get when on vacation at a spa, but massage therapy can take many forms and there is no one size fits all solution. When you work with a qualified massage therapist, they will discuss the issues you are facing and determine your health goals to come up with the best plan to help you live comfortably. One or more techniques might be best, and in my practice we always put the client’s needs first and explain the features and benefits of each option before we begin therapy.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Beyond addressing pain points, massage therapy is a proven healing method and can benefit your lifestyle in many ways. Massages can encourage relaxation and the production of melatonin as a sleep aid, they can increase blood flow which is helpful for a myriad of ailments and there is even proven research which states massages can help increase mental health and a person’s decision making ability.
If you have neck pain, you don’t have to live with it. Instead of allowing neck pain to keep you from doing what you love or even keeping you from work, massage therapy can help you live pain free. To learn more, give me a call today.
