Pain And Wellness Center

Manipulative Muscular Magic: What Massage Therapy Can Do for Your Aches and Pains

The use of therapeutic massage was limited in the past to day spas, but it is becoming more common in medical settings because of the wide range of benefits it has to offer. Massage is an excellent therapy when used independently or in conjunction with other treatments, because it is non-invasive and offers relaxing effects. Below are some of the ways that massage promotes pain relief:

• Stimulate the Circulatory System: Massage strokes will boost your circulation by encouraging blood flow toward the heart. This will allow more nutrient- and oxygen-rich blood to reach your muscles, which helps them repair faster. This also helps to eliminate harmful toxins from the deeper muscle tissue. If you have sustained a muscular injury, the massage therapist can focus more attention at the site of the injury for optimal circulation and healing.

• Improve Range of Motion: With continued use, massage therapy allows greater range in movement of the joints and muscles. This will allow you to move with improved posture and form as you perform physical activity, so your chances of acute injury and repetitive strain are reduced.
• Provide Stress Relief: When you are under stress, you are more likely to suffer from pain, because your body is not allowed to fully relax. Massage will help to whisk away your stress and allow your muscles to relax, which relieves the pressure of tension. If you are suffering from muscle spasm or stiffness, these symptoms will fade with the help of regular massage.

At Pain and Wellness Center in Peabody, we offer massage along with several other pain management techniques to provide each patient with the personalized care needed for complete recovery. Schedule a consultation with us by visiting our website or calling us at (781) 780-3616. 

Taking a Closer Look at the Philosophy of Chiropractic Medicine

If you have ever been prescribed medication intended for the relief of back pain, you are probably aware of the limitations that medicine presents when used for this purpose. For the time you are taking the medicine you may feel better; however, the pain will return once you have stopped taking medication, because the cause of your pain has not been addressed.

Chiropractic care works to break this cycle of continuing pain by manipulating the structures that are sending signals of pain in the first place. By tackling the problem where it originates, chiropractic medicine sets itself apart from other therapies for pain management.

• Understanding the Role of the Spine: The American Chiropractic Association explains that chiropractic care has ancient roots, and modern chiropractic medicine is founded upon the writings of Hippocrates which state: “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.” This philosophy remains important, because chiropractic care still focuses on spinal manipulation. The spine is not only the center of the skeletal system, but it also plays a crucial role in the nervous system. The spinal cord contains nerve roots that communicate with all parts of the body, and these nerves cannot communicate effectively when spinal structures are out of alignment. Therefore, the goal of a chiropractic spinal adjustment is to help the vertebrae, discs, and joints stay stacked in their proper positions. 

•  Promoting Whole Body Wellness: Chiropractic medicine is not just for the relief of back pain, as there are many conditions associated with poor spinal alignment. For example, patients suffering from headaches, digestive disorders, and pain in the extremities can all benefit from the care of a chiropractic physician. Because pressure is relieved from nerves that connect to other areas of the body, you may feel a general improvement in your overall health with continued spinal manipulations.

To learn more about how chiropractic care and other non-invasive healing arts can provide pain relief to you, visit the Pain and Wellness Center in Peabody. Schedule a consultation with one of our specialists on our website or by calling us at (781) 780-3616. 

Radio Frequency Ablation Offered at Pain and Wellness Center

There are many non-invasive treatment modalities that can offer pain relief. One such method available at Pain and Wellness Center is radio frequency ablation, which offers about one year of pain relief for around 80% of patients.

This video explains that radio frequency ablation is beneficial to many people who suffer from back and neck pain. This procedure works by targeting the small nerves in the spine that are causing pain. The nerve is heated, causing it to lose function. Watch the full clip to learn more.  

To see if radio frequency ablation is the right answer for your back or neck pain, schedule a visit at Pain and Wellness Center in Peabody. Contact us on our website or call (781) 780-3616 to make an appointment with one of our pain management specialists today!

How Massage Therapy can Reduce Painful Symptoms, Chronic Pain Causes and More!

Did you enjoy reading about massage therapy and the other health topics discussed in our recent blogs?  Visit the websites below for more information. Contact the Pain and Wellness Center in Peabody at (781) 780-3616 to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists.

• What is chronic pain, and what are its main causes?  You can find out by visiting the National Institutes of Health website.
• This online book from the National Academy Press presents some of the most recent statistics and information regarding chronic pain in America.
• Are you looking for statistics about chronic pain in the United States?  Visit the American Academy of Pain Medicine website.
• Massage therapy is an excellent way to reduce stress and painful symptoms.  Learn about the benefits of massage therapy from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
• Chiropractic medicine is one of the many services offered by the Pain and Wellness Center to help our patients better control their pain.  This article from the American Chiropractic Association provides information about the basics of chiropractic care.

Chronic Pain: An American Phenomenon

When discussing pain, symptoms can be placed in one of two categories: acute or chronic.  While acute pain is a temporary sensation produced by the nervous system to alert the patient of injury or illness, chronic pain is much different.  Chronic pain persists for days, months, or even years as the nerves continue to fire painful signals to the brain.  Although some chronic pain sufferers have an ongoing cause of pain, such as arthritis or cancer, others experience pain without any history of injury or illness. 

• Millions in the U.S. Suffer from Chronic Pain: In the United States, more men and women are suffering from chronic pain.  According to the Institute of Medicine, approximately 116 million Americans currently suffer from chronic pain, affecting more people than diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cancer combined. Many of these chronic pain sufferers also experience psychological distress and have trouble concentrating and sleeping. A survey conducted by the National Institutes of Health Statistics indicated that lower back pain is the most common type of chronic pain, followed by severe headache, neck pain, and facial pain. 

• Billions of Dollars Are Spent on Pain Care: Unfortunately, the symptoms of chronic pain are not the only burden on the citizens of the United States.  The medical costs of pain care, including the economic costs related to productivity, disability days, and lost wages, cost from $560 billion to $635 billion each year.  To help alleviate the symptoms of chronic pain and defray this enormous and growing cost to the American people, much research is being done to investigate more advanced treatment options for pain management.

If you are in need of relief for symptoms of chronic pain, contact the Pain and Wellness Center in Peabody at (781) 780-3616.  Our experienced and compassionate healthcare team will help you to learn more about how you can better manage your pain and regain control of your health.