Living with chronic pain touches all areas of life. Routine activities are a struggle, stress increases, and sleeping is a problem. Medication is a solution that many turn to, but relief is not guaranteed to last. Here comes the relief of a board-certified massage therapist (BCMT). Using specific techniques to work at the root of the pain, a BCMT offers relief that lasts well past the treatment time.
Massage therapy isn’t about relaxing, it’s a time-tested means of reducing inflammation, increasing blood flow, and enabling the body to naturally heal itself. From aching muscles to creaky joints to aches following surgery, massage can do a lot of magic work.
Reducing Muscle Tension and Spasms
Tight muscles are painful, constrict movement, and can lead to other problems if they are not treated. Chronic tension usually results due to stress, poor posture, or repetition of the movement. With time, the muscle tissue develops knots and adhesions that worsen the pain. With focused massage therapy, these knots can break down.
Improving Circulation to Foster Healing
Poor circulation is a contributing cause of chronic pain. If the blood is constricted, the areas that are affected cannot have the necessary oxygenation and nutrients to aid the body to recover while stiffness will develop.
For those with injuries or surgery, increased blood supply is necessary. Swedish massage and drainage are techniques that promote the clearing of toxins, the reduction of edema, and the speed of the body to heal itself. It is a highly beneficial component of the rehabilitation regimen.
Alleviating Joint Stiffness and Pain
Chronic pain is not all about the muscles, the joints also hurt. Arthritis, injury, and fibromyalgia can all produce stiffness, inflammation, and aching. Medication is the first thing that comes to the minds of many people, but massage therapy is a drug-free remedy.
By working with the muscles that are associated with the joints, massage relaxes tension and also increases flexibility. Stretching and mobilizations are techniques that restore the joints to their flexibility to allow movement with less pain. Arthritis clients are relieved with regular massage since the joints are prevented from getting stiffened.
Lowering Stress and Enhancing Overall Well-Being
Chronic pain is a companion to stress. Pain creates stress, and stress worsens the pain. Massage triggers the body’s relaxation response, lowering cortisol levels and promoting the release of endorphins, natural painkillers. Many clients report feeling not just physically better but mentally refreshed after a session. Better sleep, improved mood, and reduced anxiety are common benefits.
Find Relief with Expert Massage
I am Geri León a Board-Certified Massage Therapist (BCMT), taking a personalized approach to each massage to tailor the treatment to you. Let’s work together to restore ease of movement and comfort. Schedule a treatment today and begin to feel the relief. Your body will appreciate it.
