Massage therapy DFW may be the answer for you if you suffer from chronic or acute physical pain. Whether your pain arises from an accident or any condition that causes musculoskeletal discomfort, massage therapy can help to manage or alleviate it. While most people associate massage therapy with relief from chronic low back pain and relief from stress-induced back pain, you might be surprised to know that it has proven to be beneficial in controlling symptoms in people suffering from diseases that include:

Massage Therapist: Metastatic Cancer

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that therapeutic massage for patients suffering with metastatic cancer can improve their overall quality of life by reducing pain and improving sleep quality. In addition, massage therapy can help to relieve five common symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment: pain, anxiety, nausea, fatigue and depression. Massage can reduce swelling, increase the flow of oxygen into the tissues, soften and stretch scar tissue, stimulate the healing of connective tissue, lower the body’s production of the stress hormone cortisol, and increase the production of serotonin, which is the neurotransmitter associated with feelings of well-being and happiness.

Deep Tissue Massage DFW: Rheumatoid Arthritis

The publication Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice published research that showed that adults with rheumatoid arthritis in their upper limbs who were treated once a week for 4 weeks with moderate-pressure massage had less pain and greater grip strength following their first and last massage sessions. By the end of the 4-week treatment period, patients also had greater range of motion in their wrists, elbows and shoulders. Arthritis sufferers who have first consulted with their rheumatologists about the benefits and risks of massage therapy can incorporate it into their standard treatment plan to help manage the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Massage Therapy DFW: Cardiovascular Disease

Though quitting smoking, maintaining a high-fiber, low-fat diet and regular exercise are the three main ingredients for a healthy heart, massage therapy can also help by lowering stress hormones and increasing blood flow throughout the body. According to the Institute for Integrative Healthcare, massage therapy stimulates skin receptors to send messages of relaxation to the central nervous system, which leads to vasodilation (widening of the blood vessels) and lower blood pressure.

Investigate the benefits of massage therapy DFW. Call me, Donna Whitten-Estes, at (214) 457-8888 to schedule an appointment. I am a licensed massage therapist and have been in practice since 1995 in a variety of massage treatment areas including medical massage, sports massage and prenatal massage.