Sprains
Do you ever go through a day praying that the
pain in your back will just go away? Incidents of chronic back pain are
growing fast. According to the National Back Pain Association, back injuries
at work are rising at 500,000, while overall back work accidents have fallen
to 33,000. This suggest that most chronic back pain is caused by wear and
tear. The National Back Pain Association also states that between 1994-1995
there were 115 million certified days of sickness due to back pain. This
cost industries at least $5.1 billion in lost production. Many people think
that the only way to get rid of the pain is by taking pain medications.
But this is not so. Massage is an excellent way to relieve back pain. It
is a safe passive form of therapy.
A sprain is a stretching or a tearing of a ligament
and/or tendon without joint discontinuity. Tendons connect muscles to bones,
and ligaments connect bones to bones. Sprains cause disruptions to the
associated muscles, vessels, and nerves. Massage to the local area reduces
swelling, reduces inflammation, and reduces the buildup of scar tissue
while the injured area is not in use. As a result, the rest of the body
compensates to lessen the load of the injured area. A full body massage
helps to relieve the body from the over compensation.
