If you suffer from pain in the lower back for instance, what are your options for relief? In essences there are two paths you can go down. There is natural pain relief and there is pharmaceutical pain relief. Massage therapy is a natural method of pain relief used for centuries. Massage chairs provide an automated way for us to receive massage therapy versus taking a drug like methadone for pain relief.
The fork in the road for pain sufferers is the natural path or the synthetic path. If you take the synthetic path, then you may have a new friend like Methadone. This may be necessitated by your condition or if you have the choice, you should consider natural methods like physical therapy and massage therapy.
Methadone is a popular drug prescribed by doctors for chronic pain conditions. Methadone is from the Opiod family and works directly on the central nervous system to suppress pain. Methadone is strong medicine for severe pain conditions.
The good aspect of methadone for low back pain relief is that it is effective for approximately 4 to 8 hours. By blocking the pain receptors of the central nervous system, patients can get pain relief during this time.
There of course is a downside of using methadone for low back pain. It may take up to a week for your body to rid itself of it. If you are taking the methadone, even on a daily basis, this medication will eventually lead to an increased dose and because it accumulates in the body and along with your resistance.
Beware of the side effects of methadone. Side effects can be respiratory depression, confusion, chest pain, heart rhythm irregularities, syncope, and/or hallucinations. Other side effects are weakness, drowsiness, nervousness, insomnia, loss of appetite, and a decreased sexual appetite. Be advised also that a pregnant or new mother who is nursing should not use methadone as it can be passed along to your baby by breast feeding.
Methadone can cause physical addiction and many users have experienced withdrawal from usage. Medical doctors like to use the smallest dosages possible yet still obtain the pain relief. Your doctor would closely monitor you to minimize the withdrawal experience. This is an effective method of back pain relief, but not without its costs.
If you are not suffering from severe pain, you should take the more natural remedy path with massage therapy. Massage therapy has been used for centuries as a natural method of recovery and relief. Massage chairs provide a wide variety of excellent massage therapies to reduce swelling, aches, pains and stiffness.
Massage chairs use techniques such as kneading, tapping, vibration and air compression to help reduce stiffness and increase flexibility of the muscles. For the lower back, a rolling massage helps to adjust each vertebra helping to increase the elasticity of the muscles and soft tissues.
Massage chairs can help reduce pain by providing a way to stretch and soothe tight and sore muscles. Back pain stems from the stiffening of the soft tissue and misalignment of the spine. Applying mechanical traction to the spine helps to increase the flexibility of the soft tissue. Penetrating massage therapies can be applied to give deeper tissue relief to the larger muscles like the shoulder and neck areas.
Massage chair therapy provides a natural and therapeutic treatment for soothing and relieving tight and sore muscles. Because of muscle tension and tightness, massage therapy can make you sore after treatments. This is normal as these tissues are being flexed and elongated to restore their flexibility. As the tissues and muscles become more flexible, the pain also decreases. The important element is to obtain repeat treatment and this is where a massage chair is most convenient.
In my opinion, methadone treatment for lower back pain should only be considered if other forms of treatment are ineffective. It should only be used as a last resort where all other treatments have failed. The high risk for addiction and potentially life threatening side effects can lead to a variety of other health difficulties. If you are suffering from chronic low back pain see your primary care physician to get the best form of treatment for your condition. Ask them about natural methods and see if massage chairs are right for you.