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Massage Therapy for Chronic Pain – Does it really work?

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Did you know that the word ‘massage’ means deep relaxation and relief from stress? Deep tissue massage can help in easing chronic pains and assist in easing muscle tensions. That is the reason why the best massage therapists focus not only on the area where the pain arises, but they follow a holistic massage approach, that focuses on the entire body and how it affects the soft tissue.

Many people visit our Bundaberg massage clinic after they experienced sports injuries, like from CrossFit for example, or another occupational injury. Others find our holistic massage approach helps them ease back pain and reduce stress. Massage therapy has even shown to drastically reduce anxiety and boost the immune system.

With computers being a big part of our day nowadays and the lack of movement, many people suffer from lower back pain, migraines and especially neck pain, which can become intolerable. Back pain and migraine massage are some of the most requested treatments at our massage clinic here in Bundaberg. In fact, most people visit us to reduce some kind of chronic pain.

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How Effective Is Massage Therapy For Chronic Pain?

Massage Therapy Helps Ease Chronic Pain. Back pain and menstruation pain are quite common, and many people go straight to painkillers. But painkillers will only eliminate the pain temporarily and not help in getting to the root of the cause. When we take painkillers, our body stops sending pain receptors to our brain, thus we do not feel the pain anymore; However, it doesn’t treat the actual problem itself. Massage Therapy will.

Bundaberg Massage Therapist For Chronic Pain

Our experienced Bundaberg massage therapists can help soothe your pains by working on the root cause. Some other benefits you might experience after just a few sessions are:

  • Improved flexibility of the joints, as well as
  • Reduced muscle stiffness

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Massage therapy increases the number of endorphins, which is the hormone that acts as a natural painkiller in our body. Furthermore, a good massage will not only treat the root cause of chronic pains, but it will also create a sense of well-being by restoring balance in your body, both on a biochemical and emotional level.

Who Needs a Massage Therapist?

Massage therapy will work for patients with arthritis, lower back pain, menstruation pain, migraines, as well as various other chronic pains. With more regular massage treatments, we have seen our patients’ posture improve, which in turn reduces the risk of future injuries and unnecessary muscles tension.

Massage therapy is also a safe treatment for pregnant women; a regular massage during the pregnancy can help with easier delivery, while post-natal massage will assist with getting your body back in shape, as it stimulates blood flow and your body’s natural healing processes.

Massage to ease muscle tension

Massage to ease muscle tension

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is becoming more and more popular in Bundaberg and is recognised as a treatment for alleviating different types of body pains. Recent research shows that massage therapy has many other potential health benefits, including:

  • It increases the flow and circulation of blood that brings the nutrients the muscles need. This, in turn, helps in easing the soreness of the muscles caused by physical injuries like a muscle strain.
  • People suffering from muscle tension can also find relief with massage therapy. Reduced muscle tension can improve the flexibility of the muscles, and thus, improved sleep is often a natural result, too.
  • A good massage will improve your mood because the ‘feel-good’ chemicals are released from the body. This chemical goes by the name of, ‘mood enhancer’ because it fights against depression and anxiety.

If you would like to speak to us about specific pain you are experiencing that is not mentioned here, feel free to contact us via our contact page or our Facebook page.

 

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Na Chen

3 Surprising Ways To Ease Your Back Pain

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Most of my clients come to our Bundaberg massage therapy clinic because of pain, predominantly back pain. These three massages are the most common, safe and effective treatment I do to help my customers with pain relief.

1. Deep Tissue Massage

A simple way to describe the treatment is that it is a massage that can feel slightly painful, yet make you feel relaxed at the same time. But first of all, what exactly is a deep tissue massage?

Deep Tissue massage is working with the layers of the back tissues and focused on relaxing and lengthening these tissues to improve their blood flow, their flexibility, and their overall function. The purpose of deep tissue massage is to work deeply into and with these back tissues in the most efficient way possible. For example, with back pain, our primary goal is less about general relaxation but more about promoting change in the back structure by releasing muscular and fascial restrictions. Generally, after the back muscles loosen up, the level of pain will be reduced significantly. My goal as a massage therapist is not to try to reverse the structural damage in the body, rather maintain the impact of these changes and manage the pain. For example, it is hard to reverse a herniated disk, but we can use different ways to maintain the pain level.

We also need to know what a deep tissue massage is NOT:

  • A hard, painful massage
  • A massage that follows the “No Pain, No Gain” motto
  • A massage requiring extraordinary strength and effort
  • A massage which causes the recipient to be sore for days afterward

Remember that properly executed deep tissue work should not cause the client to grit their teeth in agony. On the contrary, it should be performed with great sensitivity to the client’s comfort level and can be a deeply relaxing experience.

2. Dry Needling

Have you been suffering from low back pain? Have you tried so many things and nothing seems to work? I think it is time then to give dry needling a go! There are different causes of lower back pain. However, in a massage therapist’s perspective, it is caused by stiff “knots” of spinal muscles and tissues. These knots harden and squeeze the muscles to the point that it restricts movement and causes pain. In most cases, pain is not only localised on the back, but it can travel to other parts of the body such as the hip, abdomen, buttocks, and thigh. In recent times, dry needling has grown in popularity in Bundaberg, due to its effectiveness. There are a few explanations for how dry needling can help in managing your back pain. One is that dry needling stimulates blood flow. With increased blood supply in the affected muscles and tissues, there will be more nutrients and oxygen delivered to the cells, which are both essential for fast healing. Some people also believe it helps in blocking pain signals. By preventing pain receptors from receiving pain chemicals and keeping it from reaching the brain, a person receives immediate relief.

As painful as it may look, the insertion of needles is relatively painless. Every now and then, you would feel your muscle twitch as the needles reach your tissues and muscles. This twitch can sometimes feel like a cramp and it may last up to 10 seconds. Muscle soreness commonly occurs and may last up to 24 hours after your dry needling session. As this might be the case, you will soon experience the long-term benefits of dry needling.

3. Cupping

Cupping is a very effective and safe treatment for back pain. Cupping is able to loosen stiff muscles, unblock pinched nerves, and unbind myofascial adhesions. In traditional cupping, a small fire is inserted into a glass cup which creates a vacuum. The cup is quickly placed onto the patient’s back, shoulders, hips or legs. The cup instantly pulls on the muscles and tissues up into the cup. This suction draws the blood to the surface and helps to relax tight and bound muscle tissue. This therapy is very good for when there is a lot of stagnant blood and Qi. For safety reasons we use vacuum cupping which has the same effect, but doesn’t make the smoke alarm go off.

Cupping is often used together with acupuncture and massage therapy to increase the muscle relaxing and pain-relieving effects. When used together, these three treatments can provide powerful pain relief and loosening of tight muscle tissues, and thus help with reducing pain realign spine. Often Cupping will tend to leave a circular bruise which should last about 3 to 5 days. Cupping is not overly painful however a little bit of pain is absolutely normal. It feels like a really good deep tissue massage, unwinding deep knots in your muscles. In China, we also use Cupping to treat common cold or for detoxing. Cupping draws toxins out of the tissues and out through the skin. It improves lymphatic drainage to help the body fight off infections and muscle tension.

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The History of Massage Therapy

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Read a timeline of massage therapy’s evolution.

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The Origins of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy history dates back thousands of years to ancient cultures that believed in it’s medical benefits. The first written records of massage therapy are found in China and Egypt.

2700 BCE: The first known Chinese text is called “The Yellow Emperor’s Classic Book of Internal Medicine.” This book was first published in English in 1949, but has become a staple in massage therapy training and is also often used as a textbook for teaching many other forms of alternative medicine such as acupuncture, acupressure and herbology.

2500 BCE: Egyptian tomb paintings show that massage therapy was also a part of their medical tradition. Egyptians get the credit for pioneering reflexology. Their studies and traditions greatly influenced other cultures such as the Greeks and Romans.

1500 and 500 BCE: The first known written massage therapy traditions come from India, but practice may have actually originated around 3000 BCE or earlier. Hindus used the art of healing touch in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda, a Sanskrit word, translates to “life health” or “life science.” It is regarded as the basis of holistic medicine, combining meditation, relaxation massage and aromatherapy.

 

Into the West

Early 1800s: It was from this early massage therapy history that the Swedish doctor, gymnast and educator Per Henril Ling developed a method of movement known as the “Swedish Movement System.” This is regarded as the foundation for Swedish massage most commonly used in the West today.

Although the “Swedish Movement System” was developed by Ling, it was Dutchman Johan Georg Mezger who defined the basic hand strokes of Swedish massage.

Today the most common types of massage practiced in the western hemisphere are Swedish massage and the Japanese massage practice of Shiatsu.

 

Where the Industry Is Going

Considering the long history of massage, its incorporation into Western medicine is only in its infancy. The potential for growth and research of the healing properties of therapeutic massage and body work has gained great momentum over the last fifty years, and the public demand for massage therapy is at an all-time high.

As a preventative practice, therapeutic massage is used in spas, gyms and work places all over the country. Using massage therapy to promote balance and maintain internal and external health is something that is now a standard part of the North American lifestyle.

In the health care industry, massage is commonly used in hospitals, nursing homes and birthing centres, as well at massage clinics. It is also used in physical therapy and in chiropractic clinics to treat pain, increase circulation and expedite the healing of injured muscles.

 

This article was originally published at https://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/massage-therapist/massage-therapy-history/

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4 Surprising Effects & Benefits of Pain Relief Massage

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According to a recent study, pain is the biggest reason why nearly 80 percent of Australians visit a physician or a doctor. The trouble is that most pain relief medications are riddled with side effects and are quite addictive. To make matters worse, some are even ineffective against certain types of pain.

Luckily, if the pain you are experiencing has affected the quality of your life, professional, holistic massage therapy can help. The good news is that a good massage offers natural pain relief. And the best part? Our pain relief massage in Bundaberg has zero side effects!

4 Surprising Effects & Benefits of Pain Relief Massage

Below, we are going to walk you through a four-point advantage of embracing our highly sought-after pain relief massage in Bundaberg. Read on to learn more about the benefits of including massage as part of your natural pain relief management in Bundaberg.

#1. Pain Relief Massage leads to Improved Mood and Reduced Anxiety

There’s nothing that makes pain, especially migraine pains or back pains, unbearable quite like a foul mood or anxiety attacks. A number of recent studies has revealed that increased levels of stress hormones are associated with chronic pain. When you get a pain relief massage at our Bundaberg massage clinic, you are bound to be relaxed and calmed, reducing depression and anxiety.

As a natural pain relief in Bundaberg, massage offers a holistic approach to pain management. Further research has also shown that pain relief massage is highly effective and safe for managing chronic pains associated with fibromyalgia, diabetes, arthritis, and other similar ailments. The good thing is that you don’t have to get long sessions of massage to reap the benefits. Even 25 mins of our specialised pain relief massage in Bundaberg can do the trick for your mood and anxiety.

#2. Our Pain Relief Massage in Bundaberg is Compatible with Other Treatments

Pain relief massage Bundaberg is not only effective on its own, but it’s also compatible with other treatments, such as pain meds, heat-and-ice therapy, exercise, and anti-inflammatory medicine. Besides, it’s calming and enjoyable!

#3. Helps Release Endorphins and Serotonin

With a massage, you are not only receiving natural pain relief Bundaberg, but your body is also induced to release the “feel-good” neurochemicals called serotonin and endorphins. These natural compounds have the same influence as opioids without the adverse side effects and addiction.

#4. Induces Deep, Restorative Sleep

Constant pain can keep you from having enough quality sleep. And sleep, as they say, is the best medicine. Getting a good night’s rest helps uplift your mood, boost your immune system, and even relieve pain. Turns out, receiving at least 30 minutes of our best-in-class pain relief massage in Bundaberg can do wonders for your sleep.

Ready to say goodbye to pain, for good? Book an appointment online with us today for a natural healing and pain relief massage in Bundaberg that you’ll walk away from feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and pain-free!

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Na Chen

4 Surprising Benefits Of Holistic Massage Therapy

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For many people, holistic massage therapy is a luxury that is often thought of as an occasional treat or reward on special occasions. But should it be? If I consider the countless benefits of receiving a massage, especially with a holistic approach, I believe massages should be available to everyone and as part of a lifestyle routine.

The treatments at our Bundaberg massage studio are so much more than just relaxation or pain management. By integrating massage therapy into your life as a weekly routine, you are not only going to improve your overall health, but also enjoy increased focus and happiness. But that’s not all. Here are 4 surprising benefits of regular holistic massage therapy.

1. Increased Clarity

Holistic massage therapy’s surprising benefits on your mind

Life can get pretty hectic at times and if we are not careful, we can end up feeling absolutely drained. Not just physically, but emotionally, too. Massage therapy allows us to distance ourselves from the stresses of everyday and untangle from any emotional baggage. It quite literally clears our mind and emotional energy. It increases our capacity to think and solve problems, allowing us to make better decisions in our personal lives and at work.

You will be leaving each session feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, able to focus on what matters most to you.

2. Increased Energy Levels

Holistic massage therapy’s surprising effect on your metabolism

Did you ever take a nap and then woke up feeling even more tired than before? Just like a used battery, our body loses it’s capacity to recharge at times. Holistic Massage Therapy will help you release any blocks that prevent your energy (in Chinese we call this ‘qi’) from flowing freely.

This improved energy flow results in better sleep which allows your body to recharge fully in a shorter period of time. The result: You will have more energy for longer periods of time.

3. Better, Deeper Sleep

Holistic massage therapy’s surprising effect on your sleep patterns

Research has shown that massages help decrease cortisol levels (cortisol is a hormone that is an integral part of your stress response) while increasing serotonin and dopamine production in your body (the hormones that contribute to good sleep and happiness). You will wake up feeling well rested and enjoy those increase happiness levels.  

4. Improved Self-Esteem

Holistic massage therapy’s surprising effect on your self-esteem

We all have that voice in our head that sometimes undermines our self-worth. The one that’s telling us we’re not good enough, too fat, too dumb, too selfish, too (fill in the blank)?

Massage therapy helps to silence that inner self-critic for a while.

Human touch and connection of a massage has been found to be soothing, to relieve pain and release any tension in your body. This too will help you feel better about yourself, increasing your confidence.

Taking that time out to treat yourself will have many surprising effects on your body and mind. Have you experienced any improvements or noticed any other benefits after a massage? Then leave me a comment below. I’d love to hear about it!

If you are looking to try a holistic approach to improving your mental and physical health, and to live a happier, pain-free life, come and try our massage therapy at our Bundaberg massage centre. We look forward to meeting you!

To you health & well-being,
Na