What Is Class 4 Laser Therapy and What Conditions Can It Treat?
Whether you’re in pain due to a chronic condition or a recent injury, your first choice solution is probably one that doesn’t involve surgery. Class 4 laser therapy could be just right.
4 Benefits of Massage Therapy That May Surprise You
When people think of massages, they might think of expensive spas or resorts. Massages may seem like a luxury, but they can also be an affordable, accessible form of medical therapy. Along with alleviating stress, massages offer numerous health benefits.
At Advantage Spinal Dynamics & Innovative Medicine in Meridian, Idaho, our team offers massage therapy to help alleviate back pain, neck pain, and sciatica. We provide pain relief for people with acute injuries and chronic conditions.
How massage therapy works
During a massage, your provider carefully rubs and kneads out tension and stress from the body. This process stimulates the skin, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues, providing positive benefits on multiple bodily functions.
Different massage styles have different effects. Some aim to relieve stress; others encourage lymph nodes to drain. Massage therapy can also be part of a physical rehabilitation program after a sports injury to reduce pain and hasten healing.
A skilled massage therapist can deliver a noticeable boost to your energy levels, mood, and overall health.
4 surprising benefits of massage therapy
The last week of October is National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, making it a great time to touch on the unique benefits of massage therapy. Here are four things you should keep in mind going into the holiday season.
1. Better sleep means more energy
In the United States, 1 in 3 adults doesn’t get enough sleep. Maybe that’s why there’s nothing like a night of sleep after a massage. You wake up feeling refreshed and relaxed, and that energy boost can last for a week or more — perfect with a busy fall and winter coming up.
2. Improved lymphatic drainage
With a lymphatic drainage massage, your therapist can increase circulation of lymph, a fluid that carries waste to nodes where it’s filtered and disposed of, ridding your body of toxins. Better drainage means more toxins leaving your body.
3. Increased immune function
Regular massages can keep you from getting sick. By promoting sleep, improving lymphatic function, and lowering cortisol levels, massage therapy can reduce strain on your immune system. You’re better able to withstand the germs that come with holiday events and guests.
4. Faster, less painful healing
Stimulation of the soft tissue is one of the best ways to help it heal. Massage therapy and gentle stretches can increase blood flow to areas that need cells for healing. Massage after surgery can also reduce pain during your recovery.
To learn more about massage therapy and explore specific techniques that may benefit you, schedule a consultation at Advantage Spinal Dynamics & Innovative Medicine by calling 208-213-7963, or request an appointment online today.
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