Published on: June 2021
With the beginning of fall sports, specifically football, concussion is a word that you’ll hear a lot. Whether it’s professional players, college, high school or even pee wee football; it’s not news that concussions have become a much more frequent subject of conversation than in the past. Although it takes time to heal concussion symptoms, massage therapy can be very beneficial to your concussion recovery.
Less Stress
One of the keys to helping heal a concussion is rest, not just physical,
but mental rest as well. Massage therapy releases endorphins, which
causes the body to relax naturally. By naturally relaxing your body, the
swelling in your head will slow. This will help reduce the pressure and
headaches that come with concussion symptoms. Regular massage therapy
can be key to helping reduce the symptoms while healing.
Dizziness
Dizziness is a very common symptom of concussion. It’s very dangerous
too, as dizzy episodes can appear out of the blue. If you experience
dizziness or vertigo it can be tough to live an ordinary life. You’ll
find it tough to walk, sleep and drive, which leads to added stress and
more tension. Massage therapy can target specific trigger points that
will help relax your body and ease the dizzy spells. By remaining
relaxed, you’ll have a faster recovery.
Muscle Tension
Blunt force to the head is what causes concussions. It’s not uncommon
for neck injuries, whiplash or spinal injuries to happen at the same
time. If these injuries occur, then there will be added stress and
muscle tension. This tension can trigger pressure in your head and make
your concussion symptoms worse. Therapeutic massage can help relieve the
pain from these injuries and, therefore, lead to less stress and muscle
tension.
The key to concussion recovery is relaxation. It’s best to give your mind and your body a break while recovering.
https://elementsmassage.com/blog/path-recovery-massage-therapy-concussions
Oct 8, 2015
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