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Benefits of Massage Therapy: 3 Health Conditions It Can Ease

Massage therapy has a lot of benefits. It could be a good solution to deal with common health conditions making your daily life tough.

 

If you don’t know how to relieve shoulder pain or ease migraine symptoms, read our blog post to learn more about the advantages of professional massage therapy and understand which technique is best for you.

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1. LOWER BACK PAIN

This medical condition is quite a common reason why people try to find a licensed, experienced massage therapist. As we can see from our experience, lower back pain hits people hard when they least expect it and may last from several days to a few years if not treated on time.

What causes lower back pain?

  • Moving or lifting heavy stuff (boxes, furniture)

  • Manual labor like construction and agricultural work

  • Sedentary lifestyle or standing for long periods

  • Sports injuries and overstretching

Massage therapy has a number of benefits. It can be one of the solutions to lower back pain, along with visits to a doctor, to make the process more efficient and avoid turning the back pain into your chronic problem.

What type of massage is the best for lower back pain?

Although various massage types can help you ease back pain, Shiatsu is the best to maximize relief and bring some relaxation that you need. As a scientific study on Shiatsu efficacy shows, this massage mitigates some symptoms and brings positive results shortly after the therapy. Apart from that, there are some additional positive effects of Shiatsu.

What are the benefits of Shiatsu massage?

  • Improve blood flow and circulation

  • Enhance your body’s ability to heal itself

  • Increase endorphins to relieve some pain

  • Strength your immune system and help you relax

The causes of lower back pain can be various, including some everyday activities, premenstrual syndrome, pregnancy, and other health issues like arthritis, ageing, spine problems you were born with, etc. But it’s crucial to start treating it as soon as possible, and Shiatsu massage with a wide range of benefits can help you with it.

Lower Back Pain Massage Therapy

2. NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN

Neck and shoulder pain can create a lot of discomforts. Though some people experience mild symptoms and can easily ignore them, others struggle with it for years. Its chronic version may significantly disrupt your life by complicating simple but regular routines like exercising, working, and sleeping.

What causes neck and shoulder pain?

Neck pain can be caused by a wide range of factors, including:

  • Trauma

  • Poor posture

  • Muscle strain

  • Arthritis

  • Age

Shoulder pain can also stem from various causes, including the following ones:

  • Strains from overexertion

  • Tendonitis from overuse

  • Pinched nerves

  • Collar or upper arm bone fractures

It’s crucial to go to a doctor as soon as possible when the first symptoms pop up. This can help you reveal all possible causes of neck and shoulder pain and discuss if massage therapy is the right treatment for your case.

What’s the best type of massage for neck and shoulder pain?

Treating neck and shoulder pain usually requires a professional massage therapist to lengthen and relax muscles and tissues. Thus, it’s better to book either deep tissue massage or Swedish massage.

Neck and Shoulder Massage

What’s the best massage for neck and shoulder pain?

Here are some benefits of Swedish massage that you should be aware of:

  • Increase blood flow

  • Improve the flexibility of your muscles

  • Reduce stress by maximizing relaxation

  • Enhance your immune system by lowering cortisol levels

If you sit at a computer all day, then Swedish massage can help you relax and ease neck and shoulder pain and make your life more comfortable.

3. TENSHION HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES

If you’re tired of tension headaches and migraines, then professional and licensed massage therapy is one of the ways to deal with it. This kind of pain can be mild, moderate, or intense and usually lasts from 30 minutes to a week, causing pressure around your forehead.

What causes tension headaches and migraines?

Usually, women suffer from migraines more often than men because of hormonal fluctuation. But there are many other triggers causing various types of headaches, including the following ones:

  • Poor posture

  • Emotional stress

  • Lack of sleep

  • Smoking and alcohol

  • Muscle contractions in the face and neck, etc.

What’s the best massage for tension headaches and migraines?

Massage therapy with its various benefits is an efficient way to ease tension headaches as it helps people relax, improve their sleep quality, reduce muscle tension, and lower stress. And aromatherapy massage can make you feel relaxed and lift your mood if you don’t have allergic reactions to oils.

What are the benefits of aromatherapy oil massage?

Aromatherapy massage techniques are almost similar to those used in Swedish massage that’s widespread and popular in the U.S. But therapeutic essential oils like bergamot, lemon, orange, eucalyptus, and peppermint deepen relaxation and bring some additional benefits by activating certain areas of your brain. Overall, the aromatherapy helps:

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  • Relieve stress and anxiety

  • Ease headache and migraine pain

  • Improve sleep quality

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Massage therapy is a great way to relieve some stress and improve your health by relaxing muscle tissue and nerve compression and enhancing blood and lymph circulation. So, it’s time to book a massage session that suits you best. At Mend Me Massage Therapy, we always do our best to ensure a high-quality experience.

 

Aromatherapy Essential Oils
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