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pain free
Pain-Acute
and/or Chronic
Pain…that
is the word for the day
Basically there are 2 types of pain: Acute
and Chronic
Acute is a built in survival mechanism of
the body. Defensive warning system for
disease and/or threats. Usually it begins
suddenly.
Chronic-long periods of time, usually
6months or more. This pain alters the pain
systems and pathologically. Physical changes
in the nerves and brain occur. This is part
of why recovery from chronic pain can be very
frustrating. No body system is designed to deal
with chronic pain.
Pain can show up in various
ways/forms.
-It can be: sharp, burning, dull ache,
throbbing, soreness.
-It can be short lived or years long
-Can change day-to-day
-We know it is real because we
feel/experience it but as of yet we still have no
way to objectively measure it. This means everyone
interprets pain differently.
-We notice the pain in the brain but not the
source.
How can MASSAGE help?
Massage helps calm the
body(nervous system) and signals to the brain.
Massage relaxes the muscles helping the brain
perceive pleasure instead of pain, allowing it
to calm and recognize there is more than
pain. Massage helps decrease secondary
issues like: stress, anxiety, and
depression. These can aggravate the body
and make you more uncomfortable. SO schedule
your massage today and start feeling better
NOW.
info from: INR and stress waived
(www.stresswaived.com)