Does massage help relieve muscle pain?
Oh my goodness! Don’t even get me started on the benefits of massage.
I am SO biased! I LOVE massage!
Pain happens for lots of reasons but therapeutic massage can help with virtually ALL of them. Why? Because muscles are responsible for so much of your pain.
Massage ranges from so light it barely touches the skin to very deep, specific and corrective. There are almost as many types of massage as there are massage therapists! 🙂
The very light or subtle forms of touch can help comfort people who are dying or who have fibromyalgia or RSD. I remember barely tracing a path on the face of a woman who could hardly tolerate being touched because she had so much pain. That simple act of lightly pulling one finger along her head took away her headache.
Rehabilitative types of massage can be very deep. If you are in the hands of a good massage therapist, you may have pain relief AND that therapist may also help you get rid of the CAUSE of your pain, too.
How’s that? Well, muscles are responsible for most pain. Most doctors don’t know that but now YOU do!
One thing to remember: It’s YOUR body. YOU get to decide how much pressure you’d like or feel is best for you. And please let your massage therapist know. He or she does want you to feel better when you leave, not worse.
If you go to the MASSAGE CATEGORY here you’ll find more information including How To Find A Massage Therapist.
Another article will tell you Why Are Your Muscles Sore After Massage. (That happens sometimes.)
I’d love to hear your experiences with therapeutic massage for pain relief. Please leave your comments below.
Kathryn,
As a massage therapist I can tell you that I work with people with all kinds of issues. And I too am biased when it comes to massage. It is good to see there is someone else out there who is making an impact in educating people on their health issues. Keep up the good work.
Hi John,
Thank you for your comment and I appreciate your encouragement. I always enjoy “getting my hands on people” but it is very gratifying that, as The Pain Relief Coach online, I can “get my hands on” so many more people. Every time I get an e-mail from a reader somewhere in the world who either feels empowered and hopeful or is now pain-free, I am grateful that I am able to help.
Kathryn
Your posts are always informative, clear, and great fun to read! And I couldn’t agree more about the efficacy of massage!
Hi Paula,
Thank you for your comment. Yes, massage is a fabulous tool for pain relief and better health. Studies at the Touch Research Institute in Florida at the Miami School of Medicine and other research facilities document this.
Kathryn
I love getting a massage. I had one today and the benefits are enormous. I wouldn’t go without it. Thanks for all of the great info Kathryn, keep it coming.
Paula, How true! Massage has tremendous benefits and is a truly untapped health resource.
Kathryn