Sciatic massage


Sciatica is a common condition marked by radiating pain along the sciatic nerve that results from a herniated disc or bone spur. Pain radiates from the lower back down one or both legs. This pain can interfere with activity and your quality of life. Massage therapy has been found to relieve this pain and serves as an effective natural therapy.
THE BENEFITS OF A MASSAGE AND SCIATIC NERVE PAIN
Massaging this area causes several beneficial changes to the body allowing for pain relief.
- Reduced muscle tension: When the muscles in your lower back and are tight, the pressure is directly applied to the nerves in the area, including the sciatic nerve. Overly tight muscles can also get knotted up forming small painful nodules that cause trigger point pain. Massage therapy can locate these trigger points directly and loosen the knots. Once loosened, the muscles can stretch and elongate releasing pressure from your sciatic nerve and promoting haling.
- Improved circulation: Soft-tissue manipulation as provided by a massage stimulates the blood vessels in your skin as well as the deeper connective tissue layers. The enhanced blood circulation of blood, oxygen, and other essential nutrients helps to speed healing and promote better health and less pain.
- Release of endorphins: Massage stimulates pressure receptors in your brain. Stimulation of these special nerve fibers helps to release pain by releasing endorphins, which are the natural feel-good hormones of the body. These hormones, not only relieve pain but enhance overall mood, therefore fostering a healthier healing environment.
- Reduced stress: Stress is one of the most common causes of tension and tightened muscles, but a massage can help reduce this. Stimulation of the same receptors that release endorphins also reduces the production of cortisol, which is the stress-activating hormone. Promoting an overall stress-free sensation produces a reduced perception of pain and a general feeling of relaxation.