Reduce Post-Surgical Pain with MLD Massage
Massage Can Help Reduce and Relieve Pain After Surgery Pain is a common and unfortunate result of most, if not all, surgical procedures. For most patients, post-surgical discomfort is a temporary condition that will naturally subside as healing progresses. Effectively managing post-operative pain is often key to a successful recovery. If you are coping with extreme or poorly-managed pain, you may find it difficult to begin moving or to participate in other recovery therapies in a timely fashion. In the worst case scenario, post-operative pain can, if not addressed effectively, become chronic, lingering for months after the procedure. Prescription-strength medications—including opioids and other “pain killers”—have traditionally been used to manage post-operative pain. Many physicians and surgeons are beginning to recognize that specialized massage techniques such as manual lymphatic drainage can…