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Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists are
complementary
back care providers.
Massage
is an excellent treatment for many forms of
muscular back pain.
It is also a wonderful addition to a general health maintenance program. Massage helps to metabolize cellular waste products, increase blood circulation and relax individual muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage is also one of the oldest and most widespread of all health treatments.
Massage Therapists for Back Pain
Many patients use massage as an alternative therapy for back pain. Patients with a
herniated disc,
spinal stenosis
or other form of physical back pain based on
spinal abnormalities
often do not get much in the way of lasting relief from their massage. However, many continue to use this treatment modality since they do enjoy the relaxation and temporary reduction in symptoms brought on by a great massage.
Types of Massage Practitioners
Each therapist has their own individual specialty. There are literally hundreds of different types of massage therapy offered throughout the world. It is important to match both the type of massage, as well as the therapist’s style, to the patient’s specialized needs. I recommend a consultation with any proposed therapist prior to contracting them to do any actual physical body work. This way, you will know exactly what to expect and your preferences have a far greater chance of being realized.
Massage Therapist Credentials
States require a therapist to be licensed in order to practice their craft as a health treatment. LMTs or Licensed Massage Therapists are trained
healthcare professionals
with vast stores of anatomical knowledge. A few of my best martial arts students have been LMTs, since they truly excel at understanding the mechanics of the physical body. Time and time again, I have consulted with a massage therapist whenever I had a specific question on muscular anatomy.
Therapeutic Massage Practitioners
I do not get too hopeful about the benefits of massage therapy when it comes to acting as a
cure for back pain.
I do think it is perhaps the very best treatment for muscular back pain. I also think it can be a valuable addition to a combined
back care
program. Most of all, I endorse massage as a treat for the body and the soul. You will be surprised just how much a massage can do to make you feel better all over. You might also be surprised just how knowledgeable most LMTs really are about your body. I recommend giving massage a try. It is sure to bring a smile to your face and at least some relief to your aching back.
Massage Therapists to Back Pain Home
4/23/07 Revised 6/12/08
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