Benefits of Medical Massage

When massage therapy is used to treat a specific condition, it is regarded to as medical massage. Sometimes physicians recommend massage as a suitable treatment option to deal with certain symptoms. Different techniques are applied during medical massage.

Unlike a regular massage, which can be done by anyone, medical massage is only performed by trained therapists in Cary NC. It is also different in the sense that the massage is structured to achieve a specific outcome. Here are a number of conditions that can be treated using medical massage.

Migraines and headaches

Massage is often used as a form of relaxation. It is ideal for those people who experience severe pain and throbbing in the head as a result of migraines or headaches. Massages have been shown to help manage stress and relieve tension. The right technique has to be used in order to bring about healing.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

This condition normally causes numbness, tingling and pain in the hands and fingers. Sometimes the pain may spread to the forearm and become unbearable. Massage therapy has been used to deal with this pain. There are specific massage techniques used for carpal tunnel syndrome. Light pressure is applied to the muscles in the shoulders, arm and wrist. Proper massage techniques have proven to minimize and even eliminate the symptoms of carpal tunnel altogether.

Back and neck pain

Many people face neck and back problems due to lifting heavy objects and poor posture. Whether it’s chronic or lasts for a short time, neck and back pain can undermine the quality of your life. Massage that focuses particularly on the affected areas can bring relief. A physician can recommend medical massage therapy to get rid of neck or back pain when it becomes chronic. The correct muscles must be targeted when treating neck pain using massage to provide healing and pain relief.

Muscle cramps

Muscle cramps normally occur after exercising and can be treated using massage therapy. Research has shown that a cramping muscle can relax when stretched properly. The pain caused by muscle cramps can be unbearable but highly trained therapists can help alleviate this by using medical massage techniques.

Edema (swelling)

Edema is a form of swelling which occurs due to fluid retention in the body tissues. Edema commonly occurs in the legs and feet and can be treated using medical massage. Manual lymph drainage techniques are applied to reduce the swelling and pain. Pressure is applied lightly on the affected areas where swelling is most prominent.

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