If you are serious about your back pain management, you must find a way of using massage therapy within it.

Massage therapy is fantastic, not only can it alleviate back pain but when done properly it can also reduce tension and stress in the whole body.

Stress can also be a source of back pain, so anything that can help to lower stress is great.

Massage can be used for relaxation and minor discomforts between partners and friends and is very effective once the problem is not acute. To really benefit from all the advantages of massage, I would recommend using a registered sports therapist or massage therapist.

You will find they are trained in the assessment and diagnosis of injuries of the soft tissue and joints of the body. They use modern science coupled with ancient philosophies to treat many conditions.

As part of the treatment they may incorporate soft tissue release (STR), muscle energy and positional release techniques, as well as myofascial trigger point therapy often referred to as neuromuscular techniques (NMT) to mention a few.

Massage therapy is now widely accepted in the medical community as a credible and effective treatment for many types of back problems.

There are many studies that show massage therapy can benefit back pain sufferers by increasing blood flow and circulation, decreasing tension in the muscles, reduce pain caused by muscles in spasm (tight muscles) and even improve on individuals sleep.

The improvements of many conditions that can cause back ache by massage therapy are now well documented such as sports injuries, fibromyalgia, arthritis and soft tissue sprains and strains.

Massage is non-invasive and considered very low risk for most people. As mentioned earlier it can have profound psychological benefits particularly for someone suffering from chronic back ache.

Back pain when severe or prolonged can cause depression; massage is thought to release endorphins, which is a natural chemical of the body that acts as a pain suppressor and makes you feel good.

As mentioned massage is a fantastic addition to your armoury against back pain, it will ease your pain, increase your flexibility, decrease your stress and the effects of your stressors on your body, and make you feel great.

It can also increase the venous and lymphatic drainage. Dependent on the therapist they can help to break down scar tissue for lymphatic absorption to occur. Massage strokes can stretch muscle fibres along its longitudinal lines and improve collagen flexibility.

With advanced techniques, the nervous system can be brought into play and over-ride reflex holding patterns. When performed correctly neuromuscular techniques (NMT) will eradicate tension areas and scar tissue.

As always check the credentials of the professionals you use, go on try a massage today!