Lower back pain and neck pain can have many potential causes. Pain in these areas can be anything from an occasional ache to a debilitating and constant discomfort that affects a person’s work and home life.
These two areas are prone to tension accumulation due to how a person walks, sits, and even sleeps. Acute lower back pain, described as pain that has lasted less than six weeks in duration, may resolve itself with little or no intervention. However, lower back pain that is sub-acute or chronic, lasting longer than six weeks in duration, is likely to require attention and care. There are several forms of massage that are particularly effective for lower back pain.
Anyone considering massage for lower back and neck pain should find out more about the different techniques available to them in order to make the most of their massage experience. Massage can improve blood circulation and this is one of the reasons it can aid in the recovery of muscle strain and pains. Massage relaxes the muscles, allowing them to achieve an improved motion range. This relaxation of the muscles can also prevent other ailments related to the back and neck pain, such as insomnia, posture, and range of motion. Massage for lower back pain results in an increase in the levels of endorphins in the body, the chemicals associated with improved mental well-being, and this can also lead to the effectiveness of massage for managing chronic back pain.
