If you’re reading this blog, there’s a good chance that you’ve already come in to Cure Touch to get a massage from one of our therapists before. Maybe you came in to unwind from a stressful day; maybe you came in to address some chronic neck or low back pain; maybe you recently had surgery or were in a car accident. Whatever the reason, you came in hoping that massage would give you the relief you were looking for – and you aren’t the first. In the past few years, massage therapy has become increasingly mainstream as more and more people seek out new, integrative ways to manage their health..
Have you been in a car accident? You are not alone according to the NSC, National Safety Council, there are more than 12 million motor vehicle accidents a year involving more than 20 million vehicles. About 30 percent of occupants involved in motor vehicle accidents incur minor to moderate injuries. A common injury that arises from these accidents includes pain and tightness in the back and neck. Neck pain related to whiplash-associated disorders (WADs) most commonly results from motor vehicle accidents.9,10 Whiplash-associated disorders disrupt the daily lives of adults around the world and are associated with considerable pain, suffering, disability, and costs. The majority of adults with traffic injuries report.
The benefits of massage therapy are far-reaching. Massage helps to relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that leads to illness and disease and can also assist clients with acute injuries such as car accidents or sport related injuries. Some of the benefits of massage therapy include: Helps alleviate tension-related headaches and the effects of eyestrain Assists in recovery after an automobile accident Improves range of motion and joint flexibility Alleviates low-back pain and relaxes overused muscles Reduces post-surgery adhesions and swelling Manages anxiety and depression Releases endorphins-amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller Alleviates discomfort experienced during pregnancy and assists with shorter, easier labor for expectant.