Here in Plano Texas, massage therapy is a very popular way to reduce stress, tension, and pain. Matsuno Wellness is a Plano massage and structural Integration center where we offer the best of the best in professional bodywork. Most of the people who come for massage suffer from common ailments like neck pain, shoulder pain, and low back pain. Massage therapy has proven to be helpful in relieving people of these ailments.
It has been estimated that about 10% of people suffer from neck pain and headaches. Neck pain occurs due to a variety of reasons. It can happen when you overuse your neck and arm muscles. The wear and tear of the muscles cause a searing pain in the neck. It can also happen when you suddenly move your neck. This sudden jerk movement of the neck can tear down the muscles and the side effect is the pain that you experience. Also, about 10% of instances of neck pain are associated with systemic illnesses, such as polymyalgia rheumatic. But neck pain can be treated naturally through massage therapy and you don’t have to take any medication for it. Regular massage helps keep your entire body free of pain. Here in our Plano massage center, we treat every condition in a different way. In case of neck pain, the massage focuses more on the upper back and shoulders because the muscles of the neck are connected with these areas. You can feel the muscles of your neck and upper body free of stress and more relaxed. Massage helps in removing any stiffness from the muscles and thus frees the movement of your neck too.
The next ailment is shoulder pain. It is a common problem among people who don’t do any physical work and have to sit in front of a computer all day long. Basically, our shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint and thus it offers great mobility. But if we don’t make use of it then it can get stiff and causes shoulder pain. Shoulder pain can occur due to muscle strain, postural strain/muscle imbalance, cartilage tears, and frozen shoulder. Good massage therapy can help you a lot in this matter. In our center, we focus on giving a special Plano massage which decreases the pain from the trigger points and helps your shoulder move and function the way it was intended to. It also helps in breaking down the scarred muscle tissues around the shoulder and thus increases mobility by relieving stress from the muscles. It also increases blood circulation in that area which helps in removing the stiffness from the muscles.
A study on massage and back pain conducted at the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami in 2001 found that: “Massage lessened lower back pain, depression and anxiety, and improved sleep. The massage therapy group also showed improved range of motion and their serotonin and dopamine levels were higher.” This proves that massage therapy is helpful in curing lower back pain too. In fact, another study has revealed that most healthcare people recommend their patients for massage therapy.
Along with relieving neck pain, shoulder pain, and lower back pain, getting a massage on a regular basis keeps you fit and strong. It keeps the muscles free from stress and strain. This reduces your chances of wear and tear of the muscle. It increases blood circulation and improves your posture and flexibility. Massage therapy is a natural and scientifically proven method to cure all these ailments. And as we know it is always better to rely on natural things than on medications and surgery.
Bruce Matsuno, founder of Matsuno Wellness Plano massage and Structural Integration center. Bruce is a 17 years veteran, with medical experiences ranging from Physical therapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture settings. Plano Massage and Structural Integration expert talks about how massage therapy helps shoulder pain, neck pain, and back pain.