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Back Massage: A Proven Way to Relieve Back Pain - From Chiactivate.com

Back Massage: A Proven Way to Relieve Back Pain

Back pain is a common ailment; however, people may get better within a few weeks through massages. Massage is known to improve blood flow and eases tension, thus providing relaxation to muscles. While gentle massages are pleasurable, it does not necessarily offer relief to sufferers of acute low back pain. Combining massage with other treatments, such as physical therapy and chiropractic, is likely to produce best results. In addition, back massages, in combination with non-medical treatments, back exercises and good diet, ensures gradual pain relief.

Benefits of Back Massage Therapy

According to the American Massage Therapy Association, research proves that massage therapy provides many important health benefits, including:

Improvement in blood circulation in the body, which aids in the recovery of muscle soreness due to physical activity.

Relaxation of muscles for an improved range of motion. Muscle relaxation also helps in the treatment of insomnia.

Increased endorphin levels. The increase in endorphin levels is actually one of the greatest benefits of the massage therapy. Endorphins are body chemicals that lend a feel-good feeling, which is very effective in managing chronic pain.

It is important to ensure that precautions are exercised while receiving massage therapy. Your muscle should relax in response to the pressure applied by a massage therapist, in the absence of which, it is possible that muscles are inflamed. In such cases, you should not opt for back massages as a treatment option and consult his/her doctor for the treatment. Most muscle spasms require four massage treatments, usually spread over a six weeks period, to achieve best results. If muscle spasms do not respond to the neuromuscular therapy within two massages, try using another therapy.

If you have severe lower back pain, it is advisable that you undergo thorough medical checkup before commencing the massage therapy.

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Can I have a treatment or use aromatherapy products if I am pregnant or nursing?

Yes, but only after consulting with a registered aromatherapist. Many essential oils are not suitable for pregnant women. Registered aromatherapists are trained and skilled at choosing the oils to fit your specific needs. Some essential oils are very good for helping a woman in labor.

What is the difference between Fragrance oil/perfume and Essential oils?

Fragrance oils and perfumes contain synthetic ingredients that have been combined in a laboratory to replicate natural smells. Many of these synthetic ingredients are harmful to our health. It is interesting to note that even with all our technological advances scientist still cannot replicate essential oils completely. For example, Eucalyptus essential oil has around 250 components. Scientists have only been able to reproduce 30 of the 250 components. Many people who have allergies and sensitivities to perfume and fragrance oils do not experience these problems with Essential Oils. Essential Oils contain only pure plant essences.

Why are essential oils and aromatherapy products so expensive?

Essential oils are concentrated plant material. It takes a large amount of plant matter to make up a small amount of essential oil. For example, it takes 2 tons of fresh rose petals to make 1kg of rose oil. However, because essential oils are so concentrated, one drop goes a long way.

How often should I get an aromatherapy treatment?

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