Does massage therapy help to get fast relief from back pain?

[Coult1953]

Hey folks,
My husband is running a small business in Toronto.
He used to work every day between 9 AM to 8 PM and don't necessarily make time for self-care. Back pain often developed for him due to prolonged working hours. Now he's getting older and suffering from chronic back pain. After consulting many doctors and having different medicines, there is still no improvement in back pain. He feels lost in what to do and finally decided to try massage therapy in Toronto.
Does massage therapy help to get fast relief from back pain?
We need your recommendation before heading into.
Please advise.

 

[topo112]

Yes it does. However, it needs to be done by registered massage therapists.

 

[Deleted member 79939]

Hey folks,
My husband is running a small business in Toronto.
He used to work every day between 9 AM to 8 PM and don't necessarily make time for self-care. Back pain often developed for him due to prolonged working hours. Now he's getting older and suffering from chronic back pain. After consulting many doctors and having different medicines, there is still no improvement in back pain. He feels lost in what to do and finally decided to try massage therapy in Toronto.
Does massage therapy help to get fast relief from back pain?
We need your recommendation before heading into.
Please advise.

Depends on the therapist.
Some can.
Some are experimenting.
Some are no good.
With trial and error , you will find one that will help you.

 

[rgkv]

I would suggest you to take MRI first to understand where the back pain is coming from. Disc bulging, degeneration or herniation are one of the common reasons for back pain. Hope this is not the case for your husband. if the pain is shooting his leg then that is mostly the case, then you can go pain clinic , they have treatment options.

Massage only works if the problem is on muscle and it will give you temporary relief. I wouldnt suggest you before you know what the problem is. Sometimes massage makes worst.

Acupuncture and cupping can be alternative options. I can refer you good places .

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