Do I Need a Medical Massage?
Are you dealing with an injury characterized by pain and discomfort? Have you been struck with headaches, back pain, or a nerve disease? If so, you might benefit from a medical massage.
Dr. Bobby Bilitsis at Prestige Health and Wellness recommends this therapeutic intervention to alleviate various symptoms, such as:
- Pain
- Nerve compression
- Muscle strains or sprains
Keep reading to learn more about medical massages, how this treatment works, and what conditions can benefit the most from it.
What is Medical Massage Therapy?
Medical massage therapy is a specialized massage used to target medical issues. While traditional massages are often attributed to relaxation and stress relief, medical massages are provided with specific results in mind and are designed to relieve certain health conditions. During this intervention, a therapist will assess and refine their approach to best treat the medical issue you want to address.
Medical massages may include:
Deep Tissue Massages
Deep tissue massages do just what the name suggests: work to target the deeper layers of tissue within the body. These types of massages use deep and slow pressure to target musculoskeletal issues like sports injuries, strains, chronic muscle pain, etc.
Trigger Point Therapy
Medical massages are part of trigger point therapy, which targets the body’s trigger points (tender knots in the muscle areas). These massages can improve circulation, alleviate pain, and restore mobility and function.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular therapy is a form of medical massage that can target chronic back pain, chronic muscle pain, and other nerve disorders. It uses soft pressure to improve musculoskeletal and nervous system alignment. It also aims to reduce pain symptoms and enhance the function of the affected area.
Lymphatic Drainage Massages
This form of medical massage therapy uses light pressure and other skin movement techniques to help move lymph fluid from tissues to lymph nodes. A blocked lymphatic system from illness or another condition can cause swelling and feelings of fullness or tightness in the limbs, which is where a lymphatic drainage massage can help.
What Conditions Do Medical Massages Treat?
Medical massages can help treat a variety of conditions that are associated with uncomfortable symptoms. Some of the conditions medical massages in Manhattan can help treat include:
Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition that affects the lower back, buttocks, and legs. This medical issue may arise from injury or further irritation to the sciatic nerve. Symptoms include:
- Mild to severe pain in the lower back, hips, buttocks, and back of the legs
- Difficulty walking
- Leg and foot numbness
- Muscle spasms in the back area
Migraines
A migraine is a severe headache usually affecting one side of the head. This intense headache can be recurrent and provide symptoms such as:
- Gradual pain that worsens
- Nausea and vomiting
- Lightheadedness
- Loss of vision
Fibromyalgia
This chronic pain condition can affect the entire body. Often seen more in women than men, some of the most common symptoms of this disorder can be:
- Pain in the muscles, back, abdomen, and neck
- Fatigue
- Muscle spasms and tenderness
- Mood swings
Seek Symptom Relief with Medical Massages in Manhattan
If you want to see if medical massages are the best treatment for you and if your insurance covers it, please contact us at 212-393-4673 or book an appointment today.
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