Low back pain: How massage therapy can relieve and prevent your back pain
Do you suffer from back pain on a regular basis? Did you know that back pain, medically known as lumbago, is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders?
Who’s at risk?
Certain professions and lifestyles increase the risk of low-back pain:
- People who sit or stand for long hours, without any real movement.
- Workers who have to lift heavy loads or bend frequently.
Recognizing symptoms
Lower back pain can appear suddenly. It is often accompanied by intense muscle contractions. If the pain extends to the back of the leg, this may indicate sciatic neuralgia, caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve.
The vicious circle of back pain
Low-back pain is often linked to muscular tension. As a result, muscles contract around the painful area to protect it, aggravating the pain and creating a vicious circle: the more it hurts, the more you contract… and the more you contract, the more it hurts.
Massage therapy: an effective solution
Massage therapy is a proven approach to :
- Reduce muscular tension and spasms.
- Promote relaxation and restore muscle flexibility and range of motion.
- Prevent the onset of new pain by maintaining good muscular health.
By reducing tension, massage therapy breaks the vicious circle of pain, providing lasting relief.
Prevention is better than cure
As well as providing relief, massage therapy is also an excellent way to prevent back pain. Incorporating regular massage sessions can greatly improve your quality of life.
Make an appointment with our massage therapists at ABC Clinique Santé to discover the benefits of a treatment tailored to your needs. Your back will thank you!
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