We can't deny that more and more people start to accept that massage does alleviate chronic joint pains whether this is the back pain, hip joint pain or any joints of the body that required that little rubbing. Massage is mostly sorted after by patients having stiffness and pains in the neck, lower back and rheumatism. Massage treatment can be even applied to fingers joint pain. The versatility of massage as an alternative treatment to the conventional joint pain treatments has gain a foothold in today's fast paced societies.
Healthcare practitioners do recognize that effectiveness of remedial massage therapy to alleviate joint pains and it has been commonly recommended in addition to the conventional medical course of treatment. These 2 approaches can be combined for better and faster results.
A study on the effectiveness of massage on joint problems by Touch Research Institute and published through International Journal of Neuroscience suggested that massage is able to lessen lower back pain, depression, anxiety and improved sleep.
So, what are the benefits of remedial massage therapy? The following list just some of the health benefits;
1) It speeds up body's repair mechanism by improving blood circulation, which helps in recovering the soreness in the muscles through physical activities.
2) It aid in relaxing the muscles for improved mobility. This muscle relaxation has the effect of also treating insomnia. Therefore, it is common after a massage treatment, one feels sleepy.
3) It contributes to an increased level of endorphin in the body. This increase in the endorphin that the body produces make the whole body and mind feel refreshed and good.
The remedial massage therapy is a non medicinal and holistic treatment employing a variety of techniques combining stretching, acupressure, reflexology and aromatherapy to stimulate blood circulation in the body, ease and lessen muscular and joint discomforts, calming the body and mind for a total relaxation. The strength of kneading and stroking applied to the body can be varied according to each individual. Remedial massage uses natural ingredients such as essential oils and herbal spices to relieve strained muscles and rheumatism.
In Bali, the therapist uses a natural spice called "Boreh" that is traditionally used by the farmers as a natural herbal medicine which has the effect of easing their joint discomforts and stimulate blood circulation after long hours of working in the rice fields.
However, it is important to understand your joint pain condition before employing this alternative joint pain remedy; massage therapy. This alternative approach may not be suitable for one who suffers from severe pain conditions, such as cartilage damage requiring a cartilage repair treatment. It is also not a quick fix to conventional treatments, but an approach if employed consistently can have the effect of addressing chronic joint problems without the side effects of medicated treatments!
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