The Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is often used in combination with chiropractic techniques to improve mobility, pain relief, and healing. Chiropractors like Dr. Adam Bezanis of Lemont Chiropractic Center note that noninvasive methodologies often work harmoniously, which permits a faster recovery. When the body can relax, realigning the spine and optimizing the nervous system’s functioning becomes easier.

How Does Massage Therapy Help Relieve Pain?

Massage therapy consists of manipulating the body’s soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissue), which may include kneading, tapping, stroking, compression, and vibration. Massage therapy is particularly helpful in relieving back pain in the following ways -

• Relaxes tense back muscles, which usually helps to alleviate proven contributors to –
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  • Muscle spasms.
  • Back Pain.
  • Muscle Tightness.
  • Stress and Anxiety.
• Loosen tight muscles, improve flexibility, increase the back’s range of motion, and make movement less stiff and painful.
• Encourages improved blood circulation, especially the blood circulating through muscles. The enhanced blood circulation brings nutrients and oxygen to the tissue needing repair, which ultimately reduces inflammation.
• Stimulates the release of the body's natural painkillers - endorphins. These natural hormones help reduce the perception of pain and even offer a sense of well-being.
• Reduce stress levels (and related cortisol levels), which can help reduce the emotional/physical contributors to back pain and associated symptoms.
• Correct muscle imbalances – which promotes improved alignment and reduces back strain.
• For those recovering from injuries that have led to persistent back pain, massage therapy can help break down scar tissue in the connective tissue and muscles, helping alleviate related back pain and other symptoms.

In addition, ongoing research continues to reveal how essential it is to encourage your mind/body awareness. This allows people to better identify tension areas within the body as early as possible. It will also enable you to take necessary and proactive steps to prevent these potential issues from worsening by using or applying self-care techniques.

Types of Massage Therapy Offered at Lemont Chiropractic Center

These massage options are available at Lemont Chiropractic Center –

• Deep Tissue Massage.
• Relaxation Massage.
• Sports Massage.
• Prenatal Massage.

Contact Your Lemont, IL, Spine Specialist Today

If you experience persistent or severe back pain or want additional information on the benefits of massage therapy, contact Dr. Bezanis or a staff member of Lemont Chiropractic Center's staff at 630-257-9132 or online.