BALANCE IN MOTION BODYWORK
Santa Barbara Massage & Pain Therapy
Here are the top ten chronic pain problems Balance in Motion can help alleviate. Remember that massage is not a cure for any of the below listed health problems and clients should always consult their physician prior to receiving any massage treatments. For some clients, massage is not suitable.
Arthritis: Some studies have shown that massage can improve grip strength for those with arthritis as well as reduce pain in joints.
Fibromyalgia: According to research, regular massage sessions have resulted in pain relief, and reduced anxiety and depression in patients with fibromyalgia. An added benefit is relaxation, which can help restore normal sleep patterns.
Migraines: Migraine sufferers have found relief from pain in the face, neck, and head when they received therapeutic massage.
Lower back pain: Anything from carting around children to lifting objects incorrectly can tweak your back. Massage therapy is a great way to relax muscles and reduce the lactic acid that builds up in muscles which can cause pain.
Massage for Chronic Pain
Shoulder pain: Throwing a football is great exercise, but regularly exhausting your shoulder can cause chronic pain. Massage has been shown to offer relief of chronic shoulder pain.
Pain after a stroke: Suffering a stroke is devastating, but the pain that follows can make recovery miserable for some patients. Therapeutic massage can help alleviate the pain associated with suffering from a stroke.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: All that emailing can cause pain in the hands and fingers. The crippling pain of carpal tunnel syndrome can make it difficult to even button a blouse or pick up a small object. Massage of the hands and arms can be relief.
Muscle injuries: Torn ligaments and other muscle injuries, often the results of playing sports, can be terribly painful. An experienced massage therapist can help.
Bursitis or Tennis Elbow: Even non-tennis players can develop bursitis in the elbow, shoulder, or other parts of the body. This painful affliction can be eased with regular massage.
Gout: A build up of lactic acid, usually in the foot or big toe, can be very painful. Massage therapy has been shown to provide relief for gout sufferers.