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Massage Therapy for Concussion Management Chronic post-traumatic headache occurs commonly when people have a concussion, and can have a significant negative impact on quality of life and function. Headaches are the most common type of chronic pain after a mild-traumatic brain injury, however many people don’t get treatment for this issue. Early intervention is key in concussion treatment and massage therapy is a great way to help ensure the cervicogenic headaches common after... a concussion don’t become chronic post-concussion headaches. Massage therapy is frequently recommended by physicians as part of a concussion management treatment plan. Cervicogenic headaches are often a result of whiplash that occurred at the time of the concussion, and massage therapy can help patients find relief. Massage therapy techniques including hands-on massage and range of motion exercises can strengthen the deep and superficial cervical musculature and help people with this type of injury reduce their pain and help prevent chronic post-concussion headaches. Massage therapy is recognized as a valuable treatment option for whiplash injuries in general, especially when combined with exercise recommendations that can be provided by an RMT, to help people with whiplash injuries reduce their pain and improve their function. The forces that affect the brain during a concussion are frequently transmitted to the cervical spine, and the resulting whiplash injury is often undiagnosed. Massage therapy can be a particularly beneficial treatment option for this injury. Cervicogenic headaches are a common symptom of any traumatic brain injury due to the neck/spine trauma from the whiplash injury following a concussion. Conservative manual therapy, including massage therapy, is an effective way to decrease the frequency and intensity of cervicogenic headaches. Non-pharmacological interventions like massage therapy, exercise and pain education are an effective option for both managing the pain of chronic cervicogenic headaches and improving the health-related quality of life for people with that condition. Persistent symptoms after a concussion, including headaches, can be debilitating and can have a significant negative impact on quality of life. Registered Massage Therapists can help patients who have had a concussion by providing massage therapy treatment to help relieve the pain of their post-concussion headaches.

Massage Therapy for Surgical Recovery Many people experience chronic pain after surgery, and one study found that nearly a quarter of people with chronic pain could attribute that pain to surgery. The surgery itself may have been successful and the person may have visibly recovered, but the pain from the surgery can linger for weeks, months or even years. Postoperative pain can also affect mood, sleep and other aspects of both physical and mental health. Massage therapy is a ...great option to help people relieve and manage their post surgical pain. Research has found that massage therapy can reduce pain and muscular tension for cardiac surgery patients after surgery, as well as increase their relaxation and improve their overall satisfaction. Massage therapy can reduce both the frequency and intensity of post-surgical pain. Many people have chronic upper limb pain and decreased mobility after breast cancer surgery, and massage therapy has been found to reduce that reported pain and help improve mobility. Massage therapy can provide educated, welcome human touch that can help reduce pain perception for people who have experienced surgery. In addition to relieving pain after major surgeries, massage therapy can help relieve symptoms of anxiety both before and after surgery. Many people are impacted by anxiety about an upcoming surgery, but even after the surgery is over, anxiety can persist about the potential outcomes. Massage therapy is safe after many types of surgery and at least in the short term, can reduce pain and stress especially among hospitalized patients after surgery. After many types of joint surgery, for example hip or knee surgery, patients experience stiffness and limited range of motion, and massage therapy can help decrease this stiffness and help people begin to be able to move more comfortably and efficiently. Fibrosis, which is characterized by the production of excessive fibrous scar tissue, is a possible complication of surgery that can result in decreased movement, but massage therapy can be a great option to treat this issue. Massage therapy can lead to reduced pain and increased mobility in the area of the surgical scar. After surgery, many people will experience chronic pain, decreased mobility, increased anxiety, and scarring. Massage therapy is a great option to help manage these symptoms. Even if the surgery itself has good outcomes, there are a lot of challenges in the post-surgical period and massage therapy can help you cope. Most RMTs will see at least some patients who undergo surgery at some point in their life, and massage therapy can help those patients return to some semblance of normal after their surgical procedure.

Improve Your Brain Function Through Massage The use of massage goes way back. So far back, in fact, that there has been evidence of massage dating all the way back to Chinese and Mesopotamian cultures. Massage therapy is well known for being good for both body and mind. It can aide in relaxation and calmness as well as help treat numerous ailments by releasing natural antibodies in our system and by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues. But did you know that it... could help with improving brain function? There are many factors that may contribute to poor memory and brain function. Such as stress and anxiety, high blood pressure, poor thyroid function, various diseases, insufficient blood flow to the brain and the use of narcotics. Do you have an important presentation at work? Are you studying for an exam? If so, massage therapy can help boost your brain activity The use of massage therapy when preparing for significant mental and intellectual activities is growing in popularity. So much so, that there are companies that actually promote massage therapy to help their employees boost their brain. It takes as little as 15 minutes of applying a massage to charge-up brain waves and better prepare a person for upcoming challenges and obstacles. Along with the many other benefits that massage therapy has to offer, allow yourself the indulgence of relaxation while boosting your brain. When you are at your best, with a clear mind and clear view of the tasks that lay ahead, you will be able to dive right in and work more efficiently at whatever project you are accomplishing.

Massage Therapy For Senior Citizens Receiving a massage, no doubt, reduces stress and relieves tension. Massage therapy heals and aids in treating numerous conditions, but it is not only for athletes with injuries, business executives that are overwhelmingly stressed or for students in need of some relaxation before an important exam. With all the pleasure and benefits that come from massage, the practice of this therapy can do wonders for senior citizens too. We all know, as... time goes by the aging process takes hold and with it, many complications and conditions arise. So why not indulge yourself? It's about time you relaxed and enjoy someone pampering you. Although massage therapy is widely looked upon as a luxury treatment, it has come to be known as one of the most sought after, enjoyed and useful therapy for many. It can treat all sorts of conditions from aches and pains, poor circulation to more severe conditions such as Alzheimer's. Massage therapy has become so widely accepted for health and well-being that many hospice facilities, senior homes, assisted living communities and even hospitals have taken a keen interest in supporting this type of alternative therapy for the elderly population. Senior citizens are in just as much need as any age group, to reap the benefits of massage. As the aging process takes hold, bones and muscle tissue become brittle and weak. Many suffer from arthritis and other forms of joint pains. Through the years, people start to slow down and don't engage in physical activities as much, this causes the body to seize up and stop functioning the way that it once could. Introducing massage therapy to the elderly population, they are able to obtain some control over the effects of aging. Massage balances out all mind and body, allowing the client to find relief from certain pains that come with age. Massage therapy dedicated to seniors, age 65 and older, takes age-related health conditions into account. Massage offers numerous benefits to senior citizens that can greatly help improve their health and well-being. It helps increase strength and muscle coordination therefore increasing range of motion. Massage boosts natural energy levels and mental awareness and improves posture by reducing muscle tension. Massage Therapy helps to maintain and rebuild the nervous system's response to stimuli, which enables seniors to resist physical and mental declines. If you are 65 or older, or you have a loved one who is why not experience a session with a massage therapist!

Just Breathe If you’re managing higher levels of stress these days, there’s a tool we all have immediate access to: breathing. It might sound simple, but when done properly, breathing can make the difference between panic and resilience. Research shows that different emotions are associated with different forms of breathing. For example, when you feel anxious or angry, your breathing becomes irregular, short, and fast. When you feel joy or relaxation, your breathing will be r...egular, deep, and slow. And believe it or not, when you follow breathing patterns associated with different emotions, you begin to feel those corresponding emotions. So next time you’re feeling stress start to bubble up, try changing the ratio of your inhale to exhale. When you inhale, your heart rate speeds up. When you exhale, it slows down. Take a few minutes and breathe in for a count of four and out for a count of eight this will calm your nervous system and keep stress at bay. By tweaking your breathing, you’ll start to feel a bit better. Adapted from Research: Why Breathing Is So Effective at Reducing Stress, by Emma Seppälä et al.

10 Proven Tips for Better Sleep Did you know 1 in 3 Canadian adults age 35-64 do not get enough sleep per night? Are you one of these individuals that struggle with sleep-related problems? If so, you know first hand the frustration and negative effects that come with not getting enough sleep. The biggest struggle is finding what works to help you get a full night’s sleep. With the wide variety of possible issues, you need to narrow down the cause of your sleep struggles so yo...Continue reading