3 Ways Marysville Massage Can Help You Heal

Massage is well known for its ability to naturally reduce stress. But did you know that our Marysville massage therapy can also help your body heal after an injury? Our chiropractor Dr. Vo frequently recommends massage treatments as part of a physical rehabilitation program.

Massage Therapy for Personal Injury Patients

Wondering if massage therapy is right for your injury recovery? Here are three ways that therapeutic massage can help the body heal after an injury:

1. Increase blood flow to injured soft tissue. When the body is injured, it's natural to restrict movement to prevent pain in the injured body part. However, restricted movement also minimizes blood flow. This means that injured soft tissues are deprived of oxygen, which is vital to tissue re-growth. The act of massaging the body promotes the flow of fresh, oxygen-rich blood into the tissues, flushing out lactic acid and other toxins that block the healing process. Consequently, many of our patients who receive massage treatments heal faster.

2. Naturally relieve pain. Massaging injured tissues helps release tension trapped deep within the fascia. For example, patients that suffer from back pain may experience soreness and stiffness in the lower back due to a pulled muscle or other soft tissue strain. Our massage therapist is trained to provide different types of massage, such as sports massage or deep tissue massage, depending on each patient's individual wellness needs. In addition to releasing trapped tensions, kneading injured tissue also increases the level of endorphins in the body, which are Mother Nature's "feel good" hormone. During a massage, our patients report that their pain "melts away", leaving them feeling calm, centered and relaxed.

3. Promote a natural range of motion. After a personal injury, many of our patients struggle to regain the natural range of motion. For example, it may be painful to bend over after a back injury, or turn the head from side to side following a whiplash injury. By promoting internal healing and relieving pain, massage makes it easier for injured body parts to resume natural movement.

Tell us - how has massage therapy helped your body heal after an injury?