Massaging pain away is sometimes the last thing we think about when we are in discomfort. We may run to the medicine cabinet to take some over counter or prescribed medication in hopes our pain will be relieved quickly.
I just had to wonder...what if there was a better way?
Recently I have been incorporating a mechanical massage apparatus when I am in pain. Not only did it help with the pain, but I actually felt lighter and my legs not as stiff or heavy.
A couple of things were also clearly in my favor right away by using the machine verses taking medication. I did not have to worry about my stomach hurting. My stomach has never tolerated anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen. I have always had to weigh the benefits of the pain being gone to obtaining an upset stomach. Neither is pleasant to deal with.
Being that I am not one to take any daily medication except for a couple vitamins, I am like a little kid when I need to take something. I do detest pain medicines as I have had violent reactions in the past.
A couple of things were also clearly in my favor right away by using the machine verses taking medication. I did not have to worry about my stomach hurting. My stomach has never tolerated anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen. I have always had to weigh the benefits of the pain being gone to obtaining an upset stomach. Neither is pleasant to deal with.
Being that I am not one to take any daily medication except for a couple vitamins, I am like a little kid when I need to take something. I do detest pain medicines as I have had violent reactions in the past.
Massage therapy has been used to reduce pain and promote recovery of injured muscles for many years so this only makes sense to me. If you are like me, I cannot afford a massage therapist every day and I am sure they would never massage long enough to my liking.
While trying to do some research on this subject, I was shocked to see no long term studies on the effects of massage therapy, however this does not mean it has not been done. I think most people are looking for more natural methods verses contributing to the pharmaceutical companies. That is another blog for sure!
Perhaps massaging pain away is something that can be done as the first line of defense verses the last.
Until next time!
Happy Good Friday!
May the Lord Bless and Keep You Always.
Kimmie
While trying to do some research on this subject, I was shocked to see no long term studies on the effects of massage therapy, however this does not mean it has not been done. I think most people are looking for more natural methods verses contributing to the pharmaceutical companies. That is another blog for sure!
Perhaps massaging pain away is something that can be done as the first line of defense verses the last.
Until next time!
Happy Good Friday!
May the Lord Bless and Keep You Always.
Kimmie
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