These days are unlike any we have seen before. Personally, I see many people outside enjoying the fresh air to clear their minds of worry and stress. My personal commitment is to walk 5 miles a day which has led to muscle fatigue and strain. The temptation is to work through it and ignore it if you are like me and many others. The goal is to keep the exercise in place while working through muscle fatigue and strain. Chair massage can help to keep you and your staff active!
Some ignore the pain, and after a bit of “resting,” they hop back up and act like their muscle is as good as new. That sort of reaction could be extremely detrimental to your injury; it could turn a simple wrong turn into chronic pain, or it could make a serious injury even more intense and cause permanent damage. Most don’t know what is the correct reaction, and many are completely unaware of what they should do next. So, what should you do?
First of all, directly after the injury occurs, immediate first aid is important. This can be completed by following the R.I.C.E formula for recovery:
“R” stands for resting. Resting the damaged area significantly depletes the chance of further injury and reduces the strain on the joint in pain. Not only will it help with the sharp pain, but it could save you weeks to months of further recovery by not stressing the injured muscle more.
“I” stands for ice. Placing ice on the injury slows blood flow to the area, and therefore allows for less swelling and (in cases of open wounds) bleeding. Also, it can help with pain and inflammation.
“C” represents compression. Compression means wrapping the area of injury so that it has extra support. Compressing the damaged area reduces swelling in the hurt area and keeps it stiff and in place, which could also prevent further injury when in movement.
“E” stands for elevation. Once resting, wrapped, and iced, place the injured area above the level of your heart so that your heart is forced to pump blood upwards. By doing this, you reduce blood flow to the damaged area and swelling.
It is important to apply ice to the injury within the first 48-72 hours after the injury, and after the first 48-72 hours, it can be helpful to apply heat to increase circulation and allow more blood to flow to the injured area. Never apply ice or heat for longer than 30 minutes at a time, with a frequency of application of about 3-5 times per day.
Treat your muscles well and make sure that you handle your injuries with the proper care that could prevent further damage and ease the pain.
Do you have muscle pain? Do many people in your office suffer from muscle injuries or general tightness? Did you know that a mobile chair massage is an excellent form of treatment for joint inflammation and muscle irritation?
Please consider Massage Kneads once the office is back at work and schedule an appointment today for your office. Not only will we bring relaxation into your office environment, but we will also be a wonderful treat to your workspace that everyone “kneads.” Call CEO Janet Constantino at 410-989-3577.
Source: http://www.toyourhealth.com/mpacms/tyh/article.php?id=1177&pagenumber=2
