The biggest myth is that sports massage is for the elite sports person. this is furthest from the truth. sports therapy is for anybody that is suffering from pain or discomfort.
One of most common pain found in the UK is that of lower back pain.
this can be caused by sprains and strains to the Lower back. many people either suffer in silence. or are taking over the counter pain relief. which isn't a long term solution.
Note it is important to see your doctor if :
If the pain lasts four weeks or longer.
If the pain keeps getting worse as time goes by.
If you are experiencing other symptoms, such as fever, major weight loss or weight gain, loss of function or weakness in extremities, bladder problems, etc.
once you have suffered from lower back pain there is a 33% chance of reinjury in the 1st year. the chance of reinjury triples without intervention
Proper care and rehabilitation should happen after the first incident to prevent chronic re-occurrences for at least 6 months
benefits Sports massage and Lower back pain
Reported benefits are:
Increased circulation
Increased flexibility
Reduced pain
Reduced tension-both physically and mentally
Reduced recovery time post-event
Increased quality of training
Prevention of injury
Faster rehabilitation after an injury
the studies conducted prove that sport massage is beneficial to those who don't partake in sports.
in clinic patients reporting a reduction in pain in other areas such as the shoulders and the neck. where most people hold there tension because of the sedentary lifestyle we live.
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References
Wong, Arnold YL et al. “Low back pain in older adults: risk factors, management options and future directions.” Scoliosis and spinal disorders vol. 12 14. 18 Apr. 2017, doi:10.1186/s13013-017-0121-3
Machado, Gustavo C et al. “Can Recurrence After an Acute Episode of Low Back Pain Be Predicted?.” Physical therapy vol. 97,9 (2017): 889-895. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzx067
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