Regular Massage Therapy to Treat and Prevent Workplace Injuries

Every job comes with a cost, and it's not just time. Muscle strain and severe injury occur in all fields, and protecting your longevity is something we should all prioritize.

The good news is that treating and preventing workplace injuries is not challenging. In fact, it can be very relaxing when you opt for consistent massage therapy.

The Power of Massage Therapy

The workplace is often a grind, and repetitive strain injury (RSI) often occurs after performing repetitive movements such as computer use or heavy lifting. 

These actions put extra strain on certain areas of the body and can affect the muscles, tendons, and nerves in the neck, upper back, and limbs. Some of the main symptoms of RSI are pain, fatigue, and loss of muscle function.

An effective way to treat RSI is through deep-tissue massage therapy, which employs firm pressure to reach deep muscle layers and fascia, increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing. 

Lower back pain is another prevalent workplace injury, occurring from improper lifting techniques, prolonged sitting, or poor ergonomic setup. The pain can range from a dull, aching sensation to severe, debilitating pain.

Massage therapists can treat and prevent this through Swedish massage therapy, a technique using long, gliding strokes with gentle to firm pressure. The technique is applied to the entire back and effectively reduces tension in the muscles and improves circulation. 

Trigger point therapy may be incorporated to specifically target knots and areas of tight muscles in the lower back. 

These are only a few ways regular massage therapy can treat and prevent workplace injuries. The key takeaway is that if you're worried about injury or have recently suffered an injury, massage therapy is a proven treatment option.

Total Care Health, based in Surrey, BC, offers science-based therapy in a compassionate environment. They have chiropractors, kinesiologists, physiotherapists, and massage therapists available to help you.

If you have any questions about this article, or you would like to book an appointment with one of our professionals, please call us at (604) 854-3090. We can help with orthotics!