More and more people experience lower back pain due to
accumulated stress. Sadly, more and more people also resort to using pain
killers. Little do they know that these pain meds bring more harm than good in
the long run.
Fortunately, there is an alternative treatment for lower
back pains. Studies show that lower back pain is more effectively relieved by a
massage therapy session than a dose of over the counter pain killers. In one study
conducted by a research institute based in Seattle, patients who were given a
one hour of massage therapy session every week for ten weeks were more able to
work and be active than those who have been given over the counter pain killers.
Furthermore, 33% of the massage group reported complete elimination of their
back pains compared to the 4% of the pain killer group.
Two types of massage have been proven to relieve lower back
pains for good: structural and relaxation massage. Structural massage
manipulates specific back pain related muscles and ligaments. Relaxation
massage, the most popular of which is the Swedish massage, induces body-wide
relaxation. Though they differ in terms of the muscle groups that they
manipulate, both of these have the same effects on providing relief for back
pains. This means that you need not have a special type of massage; even the
so-called “general” Swedish massage can do wonders on your body pains.
This is good news for those who experiences chronic back
pain, but is not provided with enough relief by over-the-counter pain meds. It
is still highly advised, however, that people experiencing such condition
consult first with a doctor.
Remember: you need not continue suffering from back pains. You
also need not burden your body with various pain killers. With massage therapy,
you can get rid of all the ouch for good.
Massage Envy Citrus Park
12865 Citrus Plaza Drive Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 341-1900
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