If you have sustained a back injury, then your physician may have prescribed narcotic pain medication. Although these drugs can help keep you comfortable, they may cause serious adverse reactions. A deep tissue massage New York can help alleviate your pain without the risk of medication side effects. Here are some ways a therapeutic massage can help you recover from your back injury.
Dampens Inflammation
Back injuries not only cause local inflammation, but they can also trigger a systemic inflammatory reaction. When an area of your body has been injured, your body releases inflammatory chemicals known as cytokines. If you want a deep tissue massage New York has many certified therapists to help you overcome your pain and inflammation so that you regain your range of motion, mobility, and flexibility. If you have suffered a severe back injury, your physician may recommend that you take over-the-counter analgesics such as ibuprofen to augment the pain relief benefits of massage.
Endorphin Release
A therapeutic massage helps promote the release of brain chemicals known as endorphins, which are neurotransmitters that are thought to relieve pain. Endorphins also help promote deep sleep so that you don’t awaken in the middle of the night as a result of severe pain. Getting good quality sleep will also help promote healing of your back injury by releasing hormones that reduce inflammation and relax tense muscles. Poor sleep related to pain may also cause daytime sleepiness, depression, anxiety, and further muscle soreness.
