Massage of the back is necessary not only in order to relieve pain: the procedure also reduces tension in the muscles, and helps to get rid of stress. Regularly visiting a massage therapist is useful for everyone.
This is a good alternative to exercises to improve the back and strengthen the whole body.
When Should You Get a Back Massage?
Back massage is a mechanical effect on the muscles, relieving their stiffness and pain. Muscles become more elastic, posture improves, back pain occurs less frequently, mood improves after the procedures, and robotic ability increases. Sign up with a specialist if:
- back pain (muscles along the spine);
- there is a feeling of stiffness in the back;
- there is apathy, depression, and constant fatigue.
- Also, a back massage is required for postoperative and post-traumatic recovery. To benefit from massage, contact experienced massage therapists. When choosing a specialist:
- find out about his education;
- ask to see certificates;
- read reviews about him if he is registered on medical portals.
- Massage should be avoided if:
- before the session, the massage therapist did not consult you and did not find out about your general well-being;
- there is a rash and damage on the skin – wounds or hematomas;
- have chronic diseases of the heart and respiratory system;
- fever and inflammatory processes began.
With back pain, you can visit a massage therapist daily, for recreational purposes – 1-2 times a week is enough.
To consolidate the result, you need to attend a course of 10-14 daily procedures for 30-40 minutes. For back massage, you can use essential oils and creams, up to 1-2 hours before the session, it is useful to take a hot bath or shower to relax the muscles.
Is it worth having a massage at home?
Do you think that massage can be done at home and without much effort? It is only useful if it is done by a professional.
What is fraught with massage without knowledge and experience? The result may be:
- hernia
- dislocations
- displacement of the vertebrae
- small fissures of the vertebrae
You will not encounter such problems if you do a simple, “amateur” massage – soft rubbing and stroking, light kneading. It is enough to massage for 10-15 minutes; the frequency is not limited – at least every day. It is forbidden:
- Put pressure on the spine
- Carry out procedures for headaches, high fever
But if you need a therapeutic massage or your back pain does not go away, make an appointment with specialists and do not trust your health to inexperienced massage therapists: only professionals will cure your back.
