Your rotator cuff is formed by four muscles as well as tendons and ligaments that surround the bones of your humerus and clavicle. Unfortunately, repetitive motions, aging, poor posture, and muscle strains can damage this crucial area, creating ongoing shoulder pain and motion issues. Here’s a closer look at how massage therapy can help with a rotator cuff injury. 

Understanding Massage Therapy for Shoulder Pain

How Can Massage Help?

Massage helps to relax tension and loosen the muscle fibers, which can alleviate strain on muscles and nerves. Massage can also gently stretch the muscle, improving range of motion and reducing shoulder pain. 

Another powerful benefit of massage is its encouragement of blood flow to the area, promoting healing. This is especially helpful if you have an injury to your shoulder area.

What Should You Expect?

One of the most effective varieties of massage to improve rotator cuff pain is deep tissue massage, which works across the grain of your muscles. By using firm pressure and slow, deep strokes, this focused variety of massage starts with lighter, simpler strokes and builds to target the injured or sore area.

Your massage therapist may use oil or lotion to reduce friction during the massage, making the experience as comfortable as possible. However, it should be noted that deep tissue massage can be slightly uncomfortable at times, especially in a sore or previously injured area. After the treatment, you may feel more sore or stiff for a few days, but the treatment should gently relax your muscles, improving your long-term symptoms.

If you’ve been experiencing shoulder pain, reach out to the experts at The Miracle of Massage, Inc. Since their inception, this trusted massage therapy center has been helping with everything from medical massage to powerful Eastern techniques such as cupping. Schedule your appointment today by visiting them online or give their office a call at (678) 883-2873.