Back pain affects many people here in Boulder and in the rest of the Western world. As a result, people might miss work and suffer from other health problems. Many individuals do not know that deep-tissue massage can relieve several types of back pain. Deep Tissue massage can successfully treat myofascial pain syndrome, pulled muscles, pinched nerves, workout soreness and more. Heavenly Embrace provides a well-rounded therapy focusing on the active lifestyle of people in Boulder to treat these issues.

Some Possible Causes of Back Pain

• Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Myofascial pain is associated with several disorders and injuries that cause the protective coating around your muscles to break down. So, this pain causes general tension radiating pain and can make you susceptible to more injuries.
• Pulled Muscles. When a muscle pulls or tears, it creates cramps and scar tissue and tightens your muscles.
• Pinched nerves. Muscle cramps can cause pinched nerves.
• Workout soreness. Working out causes muscles to tear. This creates tension when we engage in anaerobic activities, causing a buildup of lactic acid.
• Emotional and Mental Stress. Because our mind and body are connected, our mental thought patterns and emotional state affect our health. For example, stubbornness & inflexibility in life might be the cause of our pain in the neck. On the other hand, if we feel we lack emotional support, are unloved or are holding back love, this might cause issues with the upper spine. Middle spine is known to hold on to guilt, to our past and to “get off my back” attitude. Our lower back is connected to the fear of money or lack thereof.

What Can Be Done?

Low Back Stretches for Self-Care

Some Tips for Stretching

• Stretch frequently, flexing tight joints and shaking out tense limbs.
• Stretch to a place where you feel pull but not pain. Don’t bounce.
• Hold the stretch for 3-5 breaths to increase circulation and 5-10 breaths to lengthen a muscle.
• Breathe easily while holding the stretch. Slow, full breaths can get more oxygen to your muscles and help prevent straining.
• If you feel a sharp pain when stretching, back off to a comfort zone.
• If you have a recent injury or surgery, consult your primary health practitioner before continuing a stretching routine.

There are many benefits of stretching that I have outlined in my blog, The Amazing Benefits of Stretching.

Getting a Massage. Will It Help Back Pain?

• Myofascial Pain Syndrome – Deep Tissue Massage brings blood flow into the areas of the muscle that need healing. Deep tissue massage also breaks down buildups in your muscles, which cause tension and prevent exercise.
• Pulled Muscles – Deep Tissue Massage breaks down cramps and scar tissue and relieves the tension caused by bulking up. In addition, deep tissue massage can relieve pressure at insertion points, where the muscle connects to the ligament. This massage provides relief from pain and relaxes the muscles around the injury, which gives your entire back the ability to heal.
• Pinched nerves – Deep Tissue Massage releases the muscles around the nerves. Consequently, this gives your body the time and space needed to heal the injury and reset the nerves.
• Workout soreness – Deep Tissue Massage relaxes the tension from muscle tearing and building and breaks up the concentrated lactic acid in your muscles.
• Emotional and Mental Stress – Energy work combined with the Deep Tissue Massage helps release stuck energy in the muscle tissue and allows the body to heal itself.

Another very widespread issue for lower back pain has to do with an inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Read details on my blog, Massage for Sciatica.

Likewise, this study shows how massage provided pain relief and improved daily functioning in adults with moderate-to-severe low back pain.

Contact us if you have any questions or schedule your therapeutic massage today.

With much Love and Light,
Liraz

Liraz Bergman-Turner is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master & Reflexologist. She is the owner of Heavenly Embrace Wellness, a massage and energy healing practice in Boulder, CO.

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