Stress, heavy lifting, and bad posture are all major contributors to lower back pain, which the majority of us will experience at some point in our lives. While these causes are innocent enough, the effects of the pain can be debilitating, especially in chronic sufferers of lower back pain. Let’s look at how massage can help with your lower back pain.

How does massage help lower back pain?

In the case of muscle aches in your lower back, massage helps to stimulate blood flow to the affected area. This speeds up recovery and repair by boosting the delivery of oxygen and a variety of essential nutrients to the muscle. Massage also helps by reducing tension in your body. Sitting at a desk all day tends to leave us tense around our neck and shoulders, which can, in turn, be a cause of lower back pain. Reducing tension in these areas as well as in your lower back helps to address the source of the pain as well as treating the symptoms.

Which types of massage are best for lower back pain?

Massage is an extremely effective treatment for lower back pain. But with so many types of massage available, how do you know which one is best for treating your back pain? Here are a few that you should consider.

Swedish massage – This massage involves fairly light pressure to the painful area. This has a relaxing effect, both physically and mentally, helping to reduce tension in your lower back.

Thai massage – With Thai massage, your massage therapist stretches you in various positions as well as applying some light pressure to target areas. This practice relieves tension in the muscles and joints, which can help to relieve back pain as well as treating any tensions that might be causing it.

Deep tissue massage – The strong pressure of deep tissue massage helps to improve the flexibility and suppleness of your muscles. This, in turn, helps to reduce any tension in your muscles and ligaments that could be causing your lower back pain.

Acupressure – Acupressure involves applying firm pressure to trigger points in different parts of the body. As well as relieving tension in the target areas, acupressure is also done to direct energy towards affected areas in order to promote healing.

If you suffer from lower back pain, get in touch with Moonstone Massage to learn more about the types of massage we offer and how they can help your pain. We treat people with various ailments in Winston Salem, as well as providing massage treatment for relaxation purposes.