Soft Tissue Strains and How Massage Can Help Heal Them
Soft tissue injuries occur in muscles, tendons and/or ligaments and represent the most common kind of musculoskeletal damage anywhere on the body. It might happen as a sports injury or from repetitive actions that can cause pain, swelling, limited range of motion, and bruising at the site of the injury. If these are ignored without some treatment, they can lead to more serious issues. Massage therapy is the kind of treatment that provides relief from pain and can also promote faster healing.
Common Soft Tissue Injuries
There are five common injuries that affect ligaments, tendons, and muscles. These soft tissue injuries include:
- Bursitis: which causes swelling of any overused joint and can lead to immobility without attention.
- Contusions: which is bruising caused by damage to tissue below the skin.
- Sprains: painful conditions when ligaments are overstretched.
- Strains: similarly painful issue when muscles or tendons are overstretched
- Tendonitis: Overuse of the tendons that causes pain and swelling. Can result in the need for surgery if left untreated
Massage can help heal soft tissue injuries:
When injury occurs to soft tissue, massage therapy can be an effective component of repair. Depending on the type of injury, the therapist will use a variety of techniques including pressure and relaxation approaches that help with blood circulation, pain relief and reduction of swelling to the damaged area. Muscle tension release is vital to restoring flexibility and healing and preventing soft tissue pain.
Along with the primary massage option, you can help by resting or elevating the injured area or applying ice and using compression to help reduce swelling and bring about healing.
When you suffer a setback from a soft tissue injury, it’ massage therapy can be an effective and restorative prescription for healing.
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