Do I need to see a massage therapist?

[AngieW]

Ok, so I'm almost 16 and I'm a pitcher for softball. I've seen a couple different chiropractors and they haven't really worked for me. I have bad circulation, like just holding my head up for five minutes makes my hand go numb. I'm not overweight, I'm also very active. I have severe pain all the time, and pitching makes it worse, but softball is my passion and there is no way I'm giving it up. When I take a deep breath, it feels like my lungs can't expand all the way. I always have tension throughout my back, like if one of my friends give me a message the first thing they say is "oh my gosh you are so tense" and then as they work their way down my spine they say "you have tons of knots." So tension, knots and pain. Do I need to see a massage therapist? No stupid answers please! Thanks <3

 

[Douglas B]

It sounds like you already did and that is about how much they can do for you. To get rid of the pains in your back you have to release the muscles and once you do that your pains should be gone. Your poor circulation would also be caused by tight muscles in your body. The hand going numb can be from tight muscles in your back. Here's how to release your back muscles to get rid of the knots and pains:
Back:
(do from a sitting position)
Place your left hand on your left leg next to your body. Place your right hand over your left shoulder and find the muscles next to your spine and firmly press on them and hold. After 30 seconds slowly lower your body forward and to the outside of your left leg, keeping your left arm fairly straight as you do. When you reach your lap remain there for another 10 seconds, release the pressure but rest there for another 30 seconds. Then reverse your hand positions and do your right side.
For best results relax your body first by taking a deep breath and exhaling then remain this relaxed.