Massage Therapy for Muscle Pain

If you have ever suffered from muscle pain you know how debilitating it can be. Suffolk County Chiropractor, Dr. Papadopoulos in Commack, New York recommends massage therapy for his patients suffering from muscle pain. In recent years there have been many findings that suggest that one of the best ways to relieve muscle pain is massage therapy.

Muscle pain can be caused by many things, but most commonly it is caused by vigorous exercise. The other causes that could be behind muscle pain include:

• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Dermatomyositis
• Dystonia
• Fibromyalgia
• Hypothyroidism
• Influenza
• Lupus
• Lyme disease
• Medications, especially for cholesterol
• Muscle cramp
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Rocky Mountain spotted fever

During exercise, the muscles that are being used become fatigued and get tiny tears within the muscle fibers. The tearing of the muscle fibers creates inflammation as well as pain within the muscle. In Commack, Dr. Papadopoulos suggests to his patients that are suffering from muscle or soft tissue pain to try massage therapy as a holistic method to body renewal before taking medication to relieve pain.

Suffolk County Chiropractor Dr. Papadopoulos in Commack uses massage therapy for his patients suffering from muscle pain because it creates a faster recovery time for the patients. Instead of suppressing muscle pain with drugs, massage therapy can be used to alleviate inflammation as well as pain. By targeting the exact locations that are causing pain and breaking down the muscles recovery time becomes faster and easier for patients. In Commack, we have found that massage therapy is much better for the body in the long run that other methods used to relieve pain such as medications. If you are interested in learning more about massage therapy for muscle pain stop by Dr. Papadopoulos in Commack.