TRADITIONAL VS. MEDICAL MASSAGE THERAPY

Traditional massage focuses primarily on the whole patient and is aimed at providing relief from stress, everyday aches and pains, and more. Medical massage therapy is different in that it is applied with a very specific goal in mind, such as easing migraines or relieving the pain associated with a sports injury.

Though research is limited, there is evidence to suggest that medical massage therapy can provide a wide range of benefits for all the following:

• Anxiety and depression;
• Problems with digestion, including IBS;
• Fibromyalgia pain;
• Headaches including migraines and tension headaches;
• Sports-related injuries;
• Strains, sprains, and other injuries to the soft tissues in the body;
• Insomnia; and
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain.

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CAN MASSAGE REPLACE OTHER TREATMENTS?

Though there is no denying that medical massage therapy is beneficial in many ways and in many situations, it is important to remember that it should always be used in conjunction with other treatments as prescribed by your physician. If you choose to try massage therapy to relieve any symptoms of any condition, be sure that you talk it over with your doctor first.

ARE THERE ANY RISKS?

Though most everyone can benefit from medical massage therapy, there are some situations in which it could potentially do more harm than good. For example, if you are taking a blood thinner or if you have a blood clotting disorder, medical massage could cause injuries. You should also avoid medical massage in areas where you have wounds or burns, if you have been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), if you have (or may have) a fracture, or if you have advanced osteoporosis. In these situations, the risks associated with medical massage outweigh the benefits.

It is also important to remember that depending on the type of medical massage therapy you receive, your muscles may feel sore the following day. Though this is normal, you should call your doctor right away if you experience pain or discomfort that makes it difficult for you to perform everyday activities. You should also call your doctor if the pain worsens after the first day.

Medical massage therapy is a great addition to your existing treatment plan but be sure to clear it with your doctor beforehand. Not only can it alleviate pain, but in some cases, it can help treat depression, anxiety, and many of the physical symptoms that come along with it.we also write a complete article on weight loss.