Getting more movement through my back

Posted on: 25 September 2019

Is working in an office getting you down? A remedial massage could be the key to feeling better, both mentally and physically. Here are three reasons why office workers should give remedial massages a try.

Remedial Massages Relieve Pain

If you've found yourself experiencing back pain after a long day at the office, you're not alone. One of the most common workplace injuries, back pain in the office is usually caused by prolonged sitting in a chair at a desk and repetitive motions like typing and moving documents. Adjusting your office chair, taking breaks and lifting objects safely can often improve back pain, but many people still suffer even after taking these steps. If back pain is still troubling you, try getting a remedial massage. Therapeutic massage techniques relax the muscles in your back that can tense up and contract painfully during the day. Remedial massages also reduce the compression on your nerves, preventing the painful spasms that have been afflicting your spinal area. Best of all, you should be able to feel relief after just one massage session.

Remedial Massages Improve Posture

Poor posture is a major reason why so many office workers experience back pain. Alongside treating the pain itself, a remedial massage can also address the root cause of posture problems, preventing the pain from coming back again. Remedial massages work to relieve strained and tense tissues. In doing so, they stretch out your muscle fibres and increase blood circulation to your muscles. All in all, this will address any muscular imbalances and increase your range of movement. This allows you to sit in a more comfortable position that's easier on your back when you're at your desk. Once your posture is better, you may find your back pain is greatly reduced or even gone completely without the need for further massage sessions.

Remedial Massages Reduce Stress

Massage therapy is widely known as a great stress reliever, and remedial massages are no exception. Alongside alleviating tension and stiffness in your body, remedial massages also reduce your stress hormone production. Your body will respond to the therapeutic touch by activating a parasympathetic state that reduces the fight-or-flight hormones that make you anxious at work (adrenaline and norepinephrine). One study found that massages also reduce another stress hormone called cortisol. On top of that, massages increase your levels of happy hormones like serotonin and dopamine. So, with regular remedial massages, you'll be able to say goodbye to all the stress and anxiety your office job brings you.