Reduce Back pain with a massage from Ross

3.7 million Australian (Institute of Health and Welfare 2019) Australians are effect by musculoskeletal conditions including back pain. Working from home and engaging in less physical activity and the more sedentary we are the more exacerbated this problem is. Office workers are at a higher risk of developing lower back pain ranging 34% to 75% (Kishore, Mackey & Johnson, 2017).

The less we move and the more we are staring at a computer screen, along with an increase in sedentary lifestyles leads to a rise in both physical and mental health issues. People experience discomfort, restricted range of motion, and reduced functionality in their daily lives.

Massage, incorporating a mixture of techniques loosen tight and tense muscles, offers a viable solution for those suffering from lower back pain, regardless of whether they are office workers or gym trainers.

A massage with deep tissue techniques can help alleviate back pain and improve overall well-being:

1.     Identifying the cause: as a therapist I will assess the root cause of back pain by evaluating posture, muscle imbalances, and areas of tension.

2.     Releasing muscle tension: Using a number of techniques including deep tissue, trigger point massage can help relax and lengthen tight muscles in the lower back, hips, and legs, i.e. the quadratus lumborum and psoas muscles.

3.     Improving circulation: By reaching deeper layers of muscles a massage can increase blood flow into the affected areas increasing the exchange of nutrients into the areas. Which is targeted unlike methods like foam rolling.

4.     Enhancing mobility and flexibility: An increased ability to move freely, less niggles and injuries

5.     Stress relief and energy boost with lower stress levels means lower cortisol and more endorphins – the body’s natural pain relievers. due to overtraining, poor technique, or muscle imbalances. Remedial massage can help address these issues and enhance athletic performance.

Reference:

1.     Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2019). Musculoskeletal conditions. Retrieved from https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-musculoskeletal-conditions/musculoskeletal-conditions/contents/what-are-musculoskeletal-conditions

2.     Kishore, R., Mackey, M., & Johnson, G. (2017). Are Australian Workers at an Increased Risk of Developing Low Back Pain? Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 27(4), 568-577. doi:10.1007/s10926-016-9682-4