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No one should have to live with chronic pain. However, you also don’t want to become dependent on the prescription drugs of modern medicine—such as opioids—to stay comfortable. Medical massage therapy can be an effective alternative for treating your chronic pain. Here’s a closer look at what it can do.

Introduction to Medical Massage Therapy for Chronic Pain

How It Works

Massage has been proven to ease pain in several ways. It’s especially helpful with lower back, headache, and shoulder pain. The stimulation to an affected area increases blood flow, which brings with it a flood of nutrients. These nutrients, along with the warmth of the blood, soothe the area. Massage also promotes the release of oxytocin in the brain, which temporarily helps the brain forget about pain—in other words, it’s a natural painkiller. Depending on the cause behind your pain, the subsequent muscle relaxation and reduced swelling may help treat the underlying cause.

Why It’s Smarter Than Opioids

medical massageAccording to the Joint Commission, an estimated 42,000 individuals die each year from overdosing on opioids in the United States. Opioid dependence has become an epidemic since it’s a highly addictive drug that’s given to patients too often. Doctors prescribe opioids to help people handle pain, but as they become accustomed to the drug, they must take more of it. Their need to take it doesn’t go away since the drug only treats the symptom and not the underlying issue.

Medical massage is a natural way to treat pain because it works with the body rather than harming it. It won’t make the pain worse over time. People often see improvement in their pain both immediately and over the long term.

 

If you’re ready to improve your quality of life naturally, turn to The Miracle of Massage in Stone Mountain, GA. After your free pain relief consultation, Brian Walters and his team will create a customized medical massage plan to target your unique needs. Book your appointment with a massage therapist online or by calling (678) 883-2873.

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