Massage therapy can definitely play a big role in effective pain management. You can hire a masseuse for an in-home treatment, travel to your local spa, or purchase your own massaging chair or handheld product for home use. There are many ways to benefit from the pain relieving aspects that massage can deliver, so let us take a look at some common massage therapies for pain treatment.
Massage Chairs
At the end of a long, hard day, massage chairs are great for a number of reasons. First off, you don’t have to leave home to enjoy the experience. And there are models available which can target different areas of your body, from your head to your neck. An excellent way to alleviate lower back pain, massage chairs can be inexpensive or costly, including features like heating, vibrating and pulsing options.
Swedish Massage
This is the most popular type of massage, and also the most widely practiced. This classic relaxation massage is often offered in spas. From effleurage (long, leisurely gliding strokes) to friction (a fast and repetitious heat producing stroke), there are 5 different common Swedish massage therapies which can be used to release muscle tension and relieve pain. Good for first time massage users.
Handheld Massagers
Handheld massaging units are available with a wide variety of options, and are offered in every price range. Often delivering vibration, pulse, heat, magnetic and infrared features, handheld massagers are versatile because they can be used to effectively reach and treat any part of your body that is in pain. There are models available in both AC and DC options, and these can be conveniently purchased online for home delivery.
Aromatherapy Massage
Incorporating tension relieving essential oils that are massaged into your body, aromatherapy massage provides the best of 2 different, old-world alternative healing methods. Aromatherapy and massage both work to reduce pain and inflammation and promote a peaceful mood.
Foot Massage Machines
The number of foot massaging machines available for off-line and online purchase rivals the numerous handheld massagers which are available. Many occupations and hobbies, sports and exercise regimens lead to aching feet, and foot massagers provide quick, hands-off relief. Self-contained foot massagers frequently include a receptacle for warm water and aromatherapy liquids to accelerate the pain relieving process.
Pregnancy (Prenatal) Massage
Pregnancy or prenatal massage can help ease the many physical discomforts that affect pregnant women. And when regular massage is given throughout the full term, delivery in many cases is easier, accompanied by shorter labor length. Postnatal or postpartum massage, as well as infant massage, can help new mothers normalize their bodies and bond with their new baby. (It is wise to get a health care professional or doctor’s blessing before you receive a pregnancy massage.)
