While we’ve previously discussed in-depth how massage can help with various health conditions, it can also be beneficial to anyone suffering from generalized chronic pain. If you are struggling with generalized chronic pain, there are many reasons we recommend adding massage into your regular pain management routine. You’ll soon find that massage becomes one of the most important tools to help you live life to the full and alleviate the pain you are experiencing.
Massage for Generalized Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can be experienced by anyone at any time in their life. It often comes about due to an injury or illness, but it can be hard to break the never-ending pain cycle. Massage works to stop the pain in its tracks and stop the muscles in the area you are experiencing pain from tightening too much to protect your body. When you have tight muscles, this can reduce your circulation and movement, which is why many individuals with generalized chronic pain find themselves having to spend more time in bed or resting than they would previously. The lack of movement can then result in further pain and discomfort, so the cycle continues.
Depending on the type of pain you are experiencing and your personal preferences, we can offer you Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, or a combination of the two. Some people find deep tissue massage too painful, but we can adjust the pressure to fit your current needs. If you are struggling with fibromyalgia and find it more challenging to tolerate pressure, we recommend trying Swedish massage for your first session.
Deep tissue massage works to knead your muscles and focus on trigger points in the areas you are experiencing pain. It will help to release the knots in your muscles, which may be causing the chronic pain you are experiencing. Deep tissue massage works deeply into the connective tissue and muscles in the area and helps to reduce the pain when used regularly. Thanks to the improved blood flow, it can work to target inflammation and begin healing your body.
One common type of pain that’s often overlooked is regular headaches and migraines. Tension is reduced during any type of massage, which can help to increase blood flow and reduce the symptoms you are regularly experiencing. On top of that, for anyone struggling with extreme stiffness in their body, massage increases your body’s temperature, which then helps you to loosen up and stretch your muscles. This then works to relax your body and your mind at the same time. For many people suffering from generalized chronic pain, massage therapy offers them a welcome time out from their daily life and pain, which is why they start to use this treatment regularly as part of their other treatments for the pain they are experiencing.
Before booking your first massage treatment, we encourage you to speak with your doctor to ensure massage is safe for your current condition. We welcome clients with any type of generalized chronic pain and regularly treat individuals with pain caused by nerve damage, arthritis, or psychogenic pain.
Don’t hesitate to contact our team today, who will discuss the treatment options suitable for your condition and get you booked in for your first treatment at A Mindful Root. Call 304-704-9476 to schedule your appointment.
