If you have recently suffered physical or emotional distress after an accident, you may be surprised by how massage therapy can help. From whiplash and concussion to sore muscles and depression or anxiety, an accident can cause an overwhelming amount of distress that massage can improve. Here are a few surprising ways massage can help you heal.
Physical Distress
Millions of cases of whiplash occur after car accidents in the United States alone. Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries, but most people do not realize how severe it can be.
Caused by the excessive force of the car’s stopping, whiplash whips the neck back and forth, leading to muscle strain that can last for many weeks or months. If left undetected and untreated, whiplash can also lead to severe fatigue, insomnia, depression, and even chronic pain.
If you are currently living with whiplash after an accident, consider massage therapy. Massage works out the stiffness, swelling, and pain around the neck while improving blood circulation. This improved blood flow will help you heal more efficiently and effectively after the accident.
Massage also reduces the pain and inflammation that surrounds injuries to the knee, back or head. These injuries may be a bit more severe compared to whiplash, so you should be working with a physical therapist during your recovery. With the help of your physical and massage therapists, you can reduce your pain, improve mobility, and speed up the healing process after your accident.
Emotional Distress
An accident can be a frightening experience. The surprise and shock alone can cause enormous stress that may lead to depression and anxiety in some patients. If you are experiencing severe depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, or thoughts of suicide, contact your doctor immediately. However, to improve minor emotional distress that has occurred after your accident, consider massage.
Massage has been proven to increase the brain’s production of endorphins. These natural chemicals flood the body, improving your overall mood and comfort level. Not only does massage reduce your pain and inflammation, but it can also give you a pleasing sense of well-being.
Patients who suffer from severe stress disorders, depression and anxiety have seen improvements from massage. Again, it is important to note that you must consult your doctor before using massage to treat any medical conditions.
Focusing on your physical health and emotional wellness after an accident is imperative to the recovery process. To learn more about the benefits of massage therapy after your accident, contact Tieperman Health and Wellness in Frisco, TX at (214) 705-1799.
Massage Therapy Frisco TX
Frisco TX Chiropractor | Tieperman Health & Wellness
8760 3rd St
Frisco, Texas 75034
214-705-1799