Back pain is a fairly common, but extremely unpleasant disease. The phrase “I can’t straighten up” is understandable, probably to everyone. But not everyone knows that, in addition to unpleasant and painful sensations, back pain leads to other diseases and "troubles" - migraines, impaired activity of internal organs, and a decrease in vitality. Among other things, chronic pain brings constant discomfort, limits opportunities and does not allow to live a full life.
Various ointments and gels, as well as some painkillers, perfectly help from such pains, but it has long been proven that the most effective, and most importantly useful, in this case is back and neck massage. Such a massage is a great opportunity to regain a good mood and the opportunity to enjoy life, getting rid of excruciating problems. However, it is not suitable for everyone, and before using the services of a massage specialist, you should consult your doctor to find out your exact diagnosis and the causes of pain.
Therapeutic massage of the back and neck is prescribed different depending on the diagnosed disease. Such diseases include osteochondrosis, including its various complications, arthrosis, scoliosis, arthritis, intervertebral hernia. With osteochondrosis, back and neck massage can improve lymph and blood circulation, as well as relieve pain and help restore the spine in a short time. In case of joint disease - arthrosis - such a massage will prevent muscle atrophy, relieve back pain, increase joint mobility, and develop contracture. With scoliosis, lateral curvature of the spine, back massage can remove the curvature, strengthen and maintain muscle tone, improve blood circulation and reduce fatigue. Procedures for arthritis, which appears due to injuries, infections, diseases of the nervous system and other negative factors, will also help relieve pain and embark on a recovery path. While massage of the back and neck with an intervertebral hernia will help get rid of pain, stop or slow the growth of the hernia, strengthen the back support muscle corset.
There are many types of massage. However, not all of them are suitable for back pain. Some not only will not be able to help, but they are also quite capable of exacerbating the situation. That is why you should choose the right back massage, turning to doctors and specialists for this. For back pain and diagnosing one of the above diseases, pay attention to such types of massage as Gua-sha and Tuyna.
Tuyna - a method that uses strokes, intermittent and point pressure, tapping, and so on. Such procedures act warming up on muscle tissue, and also beneficially affect the cessation of destructive processes. Among other things, it is used to treat problems of the musculoskeletal system, heart, blood vessels, strengthen the body and prevent colds.
Gua-sha back and neck massage is a scraper method based on massaging certain areas. The combination of intense, fast movements with weak, slow ones results in the formation of red spots on the skin. According to Chinese traditions, the spots are brighter and larger, the disease is more neglected. This type of massage is used for many diseases, but is most suitable for those who have osteochondrosis.
Proper massage of the back and neck will not only allow you to get rid of pain in the back and spine, but will also have a beneficial effect on the condition of the whole organism. Such procedures act exclusively positively, strengthening muscle tissue and healing the whole body. And the massage process itself is a pretty pleasant experience, and if the specialist you turn to knows his job, he will be able to make a miracle with his own hands.