Experiencing pain in your lower back? You are not alone. Between 60% - 70% of adults will experience back pain in their life from a range of causes of strain, but will unfortunately leave it untreated until it builds to start severely hampering their way of life. Timely application of remedial massages targeting the appropriate areas can provide swift and lasting relief from discomfort. In this article, the team at Christopher�s Remedial Massage explore how the right massage can work to reduce the pain and discomfort in your lower back.
Massage to Help with Acute Pain
Acute pain is brought on after a signal between the brain and nerves start to shout out to create pain. A lower back massage can aid in relieving this by reducing muscle tightness and improving elasticity within tissues through raising the muscle temperature and disrupting these signals.
Massage to Help Post-Surgery Lower Back Pain
Surgery, no matter the size, can leave a significant impact on the body. To cope with the procedure, muscles often become restricted and fail to move in their proper range of motion. This can lead to prolonged periods of pain and discomfort, as well as lowering lymphatic circulation, causing a build-up of metabolic wastes. As mentioned above, a lower back massage will increase the temperature of the targeted muscles, which in turn promotes better circulation of the blood and tissue elasticity. This also allows the metabolic waste to pass through and out of the body via the glands. Overall, this lowers pain experienced and recovery times.
Massage to Help Lower Back Stress
While stress may seem like an external factor unlikely to cause you physical pain, mental anguish can often manifest into vary ranges of muscle tension, which can become seriously painful when left untreated. Again, through raising muscle temperatures, relieving tightness, and promoting greater elasticity, you can begin to reduce the physical effects of psychological stress. Stress also releases a hormone called cortisol, which can heighten levels of depression and anxiety. Massages can aid in removing cortisol from the body to allow a greater sense of ease throughout.
Learn More on the Benefits of Lower Back Massages
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of a lower back massage, or would like to book an appointment, please feel encouraged to contact the friendly team at Christopher�s Remedial Massage. You can do so by calling 0417 451 081, or by leaving your details on our online enquiry form.