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Shoulder Massage Therapy Benefits
Why Do My Shoulders Hurt?
The shoulder and neck together hold up the heaviest past of the body: the head.
When the head is held at unnatural angles for prolonged periods of time, the stress on the neck and shoulder muscles is increased tenfold. Almost all daily activities such as working on a computer, writing, driving, etc cause the muscles of the shoulders to get overly stressed.
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This problem can be compounded by an incorrect posture, or wrong sleeping positions. Shoulder pain can also be caused due to sports related injuries. Strenuous activities such as tennis, weight lifting, baseball, all take a heavy toll on the shoulder. Many people also have a tendency to hunch their shoulder muscles when stressed, and stress has become an inescapable part of our daily lives. All these factors combine to result in pain in the shoulder s and neck.
What Can I Do To Ease The Pain?
There are many methods to ease shoulder pain. You can apply hot or cold compresses, see a physiotherapist, or ask your doctor for pain killers. Over the recent year, more and more people have been turning to massage therapy to ease shoulder pain.
What Are The Benefits Of A Shoulder Massage?
A shoulder massage is one of the best possible methods of curing pain in the shoulders. It not only helps in pain relief, but also restores complete motion in the affected shoulder.
Shoulder massage provides deep relaxation to the stressed shoulder muscles, stimulates the flow of blood, and improves the functioning of the lymph system. Shoulder massage is a natural analgesic because it stimulates the release of endorphins. In addition, it is an excellent stress buster and can make you feel relaxed and recharged.
Where Should I Get A Shoulder Massage?
You can consult your physician or physiotherapist regarding your shoulder pain, and he or she will provide you with the name of a competent massage therapist. Alternatively, you could seek out a massage therapist on your own, but do ensure that the therapist is qualified. If you continue to experience pain in spite of massage therapy, do consult your physician at the earliest.
You can also give yourself a shoulder massage in the comfort of your own home, or ask a friend or family member to give you one. Massage can be administered with or without oil. If you are using oil, ensure that you are not allergic to it prior to applying it on your shoulder. Shoulder massage should be carried out with firm yet gentle movements.