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Many
people suffer needlessly with pain that can be alleviated.
If you or someone you know is suffering from an injury that is muscle
related, you'll be excited to learn that Medical Massage Therapy can
quickly and sometimes permanently relieve pain.
Medical Massage Therapy is a powerful tool to speed injury recovery and
eradicate pain. There are many types of Medical Massage Therapy such as Neuromuscular Therapy,
Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy,
Manual Lymph(atic) Drainage, and others. The purpose is to get you out
of pain as quickly as possible at the lowest cost possible. Some people
believe that Massage Therapy is expensive, but the average cost for Low Back Pain treatment by an MD
is $23916.00, often without permanent relief. Massage Therapy is
typically $55-$80/hour and can result in long term relief.
Today I would like to talk about Neuromuscular Therapy and Trigger Point
Therapy. These two terms are used interchangeably, although Trigger
Point is actually a subset of Neuromuscular Therapy. Trigger Points are "knots" in the muscle that refer
pain to other areas such as neck pain that gives the patient a headache. These
"knots" are accumulations of waste and tightness around the muscle fiber and Dr.
Janet Travell mapped and explained the most common patterns for Trigger
Point referred pain.
Trigger points can exist in two states, either active or latent. Active
trigger points are those which cause discomfort. Latent trigger points
wait silently in the muscle for a future stress to activate them. Aches
and pains which began in the past become more frequent and severe in
intensity as we age. It is common to attribute this discomfort to
arthritis instead of our tight muscles which harbor trigger points.
To eliminate these points, direct constant pressure is applied to the
Trigger Point until the nerve and muscle fiber relax. As
the Trigger Point is released, the blood flow is improved and endorphins
are released resulting in alleviation of pain and reduced recovery
time.
The patient needs to participate in this therapy by keeping the
therapist informed about discomfort level and intensity of pain so the
therapist can accurately locate and release these "knots."
One treatment is not usually sufficient for chronic Trigger Points and
the patient may need several sessions. It is also suggested to stretch
the muscles treated to maintain progress and monitor intake of water and
vitamins so Trigger Points do not reform.
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How valuable are the benefits of massage therapy?
In Newsweek, April 6, 1998, Tiffany Field, Ph.D., founder of the Touch Research Institute
at the University of Miami’s School of Medicine, "[These benefits] put
massage in the same category with proper diet and exercise as something
that helps maintain overall health." (Newsweek, April 6, 1998)
The benefit you receive depends upon the technique used, relaxation
massage is very different from a massage to treat injury or improve
alignment. So be sure to talk to your massage therapist and ask if that
is what they offer.
Benefits:
Stress Relief
Massage relieves stress by bringing about the relaxation response,
which includes reducing blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate,
and the level of stress hormones (such as adrenaline and cortisol) in
the body.
Better Circulation
Massage benefits blood and lymph circulation by increasing the flow,
encouraging better exchange of nutrients at the cellular level, and
promoting detoxification. This is important because the "future you" is
determined by how well your cells regenerate today. Increased
circulation also helps both prevent and relieve muscle tension—lack of
circulation can lead to chronically tight muscles. In turn, constantly
tight muscles slow circulation and do not receive enough nutrients.
Easier Movement with Less Risk of Injury
Massage relaxes tense muscles, enhances tissue elasticity and
flexibility, and increases range of motion in joints. A flexible and
relaxed body is better able to handle any movement you make, even the
sudden, unexpected ones.
And More Helpful Massage Benefits
Massage improves your immune system.
· Massage improves sleep patterns. Sleep deprivation is a huge problem and the cause of many vehicle accidents.
Soft-tissue injuries (such as strains, tendonitis, ligament sprains, and whiplash) heal faster with specifically focused massage