What Causes Lower Back Pain?
Many people with low back pain are afraid that their pain is related to structural problems and spinal fragility. This is not usually the case.
Lower back pain can be caused by many factors, including muscle imbalances, trigger points, lack of physical activity, injury, poor posture, obesity, stress, or even just picking up something incorrectly.
Fortunately, there are more and more studies that suggest that highly skilled, advanced deep tissue and neuromuscular massage therapy can help significantly reduce inflammation and provide relief from chronic back pain.
In fact, a study on massage for back pain showed that both Swedish massage and deep tissue massage are equally effective at improving lower back pain and painful symptoms.
Relaxation and structural massage provide healing benefits.
How Massage for Back Pain Helps
If you are one of the many who suffers from lower back pain, below are some ways that regular massage for back pain can bring serious relief:
1. Increased blood flow. Increased blood flow is a known proponent of muscle recovery and studies confirm that massage therapy helps improve general blood flow and reduces soreness.
2. Decreased tension. While muscle tension is needed by the body to maintain body posture and general movements, too much tension causes pain and muscle restriction. Massage therapy is proven to decrease muscle tension.
3. Increased endorphins. Endorphins are the feel good chemicals in the brain. Massage tactics generate these endorphins, which are known to reduce pain and produce a sense of euphoria.
4. Heat application. Superficial heat during massage is also recommended for lower back pain. Warm stone massages, hot towels, and heat packs are ideal add-ons for massage related to lower back pain.
The Takeaway
Research shows that massage therapy is a clinically proven method to reduce symptoms of widespread and debilitating lower back pain.
If you experience lower back pain, contact Massage Revolution’s Back and Relief Center.
