How does Massage Therapy relieve pain?

Answer 1

By loosening the muscles...some massage therapists use aroma therapy too...very nice if you get a good one!

Answer 2

There are several ways to get a pregnancy massage. Some therapists use pregnancy pillows or others have you lie down on your side. They are a great way to relax and help with the back pain, popping Tylenol may not be such a good idea. Some hints when looking for a therapist to do a pregnancy massage: 1) Were they trained in how to do a pregnancy massage? There are certain pressure points that have to be avoided during a pregnancy massage due to they can cause you to go into labor. Also, do not use lavendar during your massage and it has show to cause contractions. 2) How long have they been doing pregnancy massage? 3) How do they do the massage? Do they use the pillows or side lying? Either way is fine, it just depends on how you are comfortable. 4) Is there any medical reason that you cannot get a massage? If you are unsure ask your OB Dr before setting the appointment up. Go get one, just make sure they know what they are doing.

Answer 3

The lymph system is what absorbs toxins from the blood, which are then brought to the lymph nodes, which release enzymes to break down the toxins and absorb them as waste products. They're part of the immune system. Just wanted to clear that up.

Anyways, massage therapy works by stimulating the muscles and increasing bloodflow to the areas being massaged. The extra bloodflow also brings more prostaglandins and other inflammatory markers, which hasten the repair of damaged tissue.

Naturally, you should use a certified therapist, otherwise the massage could only serve to further damage the muscles and cause more pain.

Answer 4

Honestly, most of the time it does nothing to relieve pain. I apologize to all the legit massage therapists out there but there are too many in the business that are not qualified or certified and they ruin it for the ones who took the training required and really know what they are doing.

Answer 5

Sorry this is so long, but your really need to know it.

Lymphatic Health

Mainstream medicine often ignores the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM, but its vitality is CRUCIAL to the health of the immune system. Your lymphatic system can be compared to a freeway. When congested, nothing moves. The same thing can happen in your body. Your lymphatic system affects every organ and cell in your body. When your lymphatic system's drainage becomes blocked, you cannot eliminate toxic material. When the lymph fails to function properly, it becomes sluggish or even stagnant. The clear lymph fluid becomes cloudy and thick, changing from a condition like water to milk to yogurt to cottage cheese. Thickened, gel-like stagnant lymph overloaded with toxic waste is the ideal environment for the onset of numerous illnesses, including CANCER.

Your lymphatic system includes a vast network of capillaries that transport the lymph - a series of nodes throughout the body (primarily in the neck, groin, and armpits) that collect the lymph and 3 organs; the tonsils, spleen, and thymus gland, which produce white blood cells (called lymphocytes). Lymphocytes are absolutely vital to the immune system.

The space between cells occupies about 18% of the body. Fluid containing plasma proteins, foreign particles, and bacteria that accumulate in these spaces between cells, is called lymph. The primary purpose of the lymph system is to collect the lymph and to return its contents to the bloodstream. More specifically, the lymph system collects waste products and cellular debris from the tissues to eliminate toxins from the body.

The lymph flows upward through the body to the chest (at the rate of 3 quarts per 24 hours) where it drains into the bloodstream through two large ducts. Lymph also flows down from the head and neck into these drainage sites. Unlike the blood supply, the lymphatic system does not have a pump (the heart} to move it along. Rather, its movement depends on such factors as muscle contraction or manual manipulation (why inactivity can lead to increased illness).

The lymph circulation is also a one-way circulation - it only returns fluid to the bloodstream. The lymph system becomes particularly active during times of illness (such as the flu), when the nodes (particularly at the neck) visibly swell with collected waste products.

When the collecting terminals become blocked, it's like a bottleneck; lymph starts backing up in the system creating a toxic OXYGEN-DEPRIVED environment conducive to degeneration and disorder. Toxic lymph can be stored for a long time in the system. This is not a healthy condition. MOVING STAGNANT LYMPH IS A KEY TO WELLNESS. Once you clear up the lymph flow, which is an essential component of the immune system, you can enhance the body's natural healing ability to clear up illness.

Your lymph system is actually a vital circulatory system with an extensive network of vessels throughout the body. Your body contains about 50% more lymphatic fluid than blood. The system contains over 600 collection sites called lymph nodes. These nodes are formed at the junction sites of the lymph vessel network.

The system is responsible for supplying plasma-rich protein to your blood as well as carrying away toxins and other debris. It is your primary defense against bacteria, viruses and fungus. Most chronic (disease) problems occur at the junction of lymph vessels called lymph nodes.

In men the inguinal nodes, in the crease of the groin, are the primary channel for release of accumulated lymh from the prostrate. In women the axillary nodes, located in the arm pit, are the primary channel for releasing accumulated lymph from the breasts.

An impaired lymph system often results in Colds; Flu; Sinus Problems; Excess Water and Fluid Retention; Impaired Heart Health; Fibrocystic and Tender Breasts; Cellulite; Enlarged Prostate; and Cancer.

Answer 6

by relaxing the muscle's