Jeiel De La Cruz
- Pain relief and discomfort management.
- Muscle relaxation through kneading and stretching.
- Improving circulation for healing.
- Reducing stress and tension headaches.
- Releasing natural pain-relieving endorphins.
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Proactive Healthcare Team
1801 Lawrence Ave, East Unit 7, Scarborough, ON, M1R 2X9
Massage Therapy: Alleviating Pain Naturally Massage therapy is a physical treatment that is effective in pain and discomfort relief by: Relaxing Muscles: Using such techniques as kneading and stretching, the tightness of muscles can be eased which may lead to the alleviation of pain coming from Improving Circulation: The blood flow that has been improved leads to quicker healing and smaller areas of inflammation. Releasing Endorphins: One of the things that happen when one gets a massage is the endorphins release, which are the body’s natural painkillers, so the pain feeling is less. Reducing Stress: Massage therapy is a way to get rid of stress-related pain and it is done by decreasing one’s cortisol levels, for instance, when dealing with tension headaches. Adding massage to the treatment plan will make it more effective as a pain management strategy in the long run.