Pain is one of the primary reasons people seek manual therapy. Defining pain can be challenging as it is a subjective experience. The sensation of pain is influenced not just by the sensory event itself, but also by the brain's pain signals that are affected by the attitudes, emotions, and feelings associated with the painful experience. How our nervous systems detect and interpret pain is fascinating and complex. Our nervous system is our alarm system. When that alarm system is activated to a point of hypersensitivity or unnecessary alarm, pain can persist.
Check out this short video below to learn more about persistent pain.
Short-term interventions such as massage therapy can significantly reduce stress on both a psychological and physiological level by boosting the parasympathetic nervous system. Receiving massage therapy for your nervous system can be an effective, non-invasive way to treat persistent pain.
If you’re managing chronic pain or want to give your nervous system a chance to sette, scheduling a massage is likely to bring relief. Kate Nichols Massage Therapy is located in Prospect Heights, a short walk from Prospect Park and Barclays Center. Book your session today.
References
Campbell, T.S., Johnson, J.A., Zernicke, K.A. (2020). Gate Control Theory of Pain. In: Gellman, M.D. (eds) Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-39903-0_1134
Louw, Adriaan, PT, PhD, CSMT, "Persistent pain explained in 3 minutes." You Tube, uploaded by Kinetic Labs, March 18, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyHeAQbFs34
University of Konstanz. "Ten minutes of massage or rest will help your body fight stress." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 18 September 2020. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200918104305.htm>.
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