Many individuals do not realize that massage offers important health benefits that extend beyond relaxation and stress management.

Combining therapeutic massage with chiropractic adjustments and acupressure offers enhanced back pain relief. Studies show that massage therapy can also speed the healing process following a soft tissue injury, such as sports injury or workplace injury.

Therapeutic massage offers many important health benefits, including enhanced back pain management and faster injury rehabilitation.

After an injury, the body can become stiff and inflexible. Trigger point therapy and myofascial release are two types of massages that target muscle pain. Massaging sore muscles can help break up scar tissue and restore natural movement to the body. Myofascial release goes even deeper, targeting the fascia and connective tissues.

These treatments are also beneficial for patients struggling with chronic pain conditions, like fibromyalgia. In addition to pain relief, massaging sore and stiff muscles promotes internal healing. After an injury, toxins and lactic acid can accumulate within the muscle tissue. The act of massaging soft tissue promotes the flow of fresh, oxygenated blood, which helps to flush out these toxins.

Massages also improve circulation while lowering blood pressure and cortisol levels. After treatment, patients report feeling calm, relaxed and centered.

Source: www.globalnewswire.com; January 27, 2013.