If you’ve had surgery, no matter where it was on your body, you know that there will be a recovery period. You’ve spoken with your doctor regarding what kind of post-operative care you’ll need, and he or she may have recommended physical therapy, certain exercises, and perhaps even massage. At The World’s Best Massage Chair (WBMC), we want to help people find the perfect chair, no matter what they need it for. In this post, we’ll look at some of the benefits of massage following surgery.
Soft Tissue Repair
If you’ve had a hip or knee replacement, then it’s going to take some time for the area to heal and for the joint to be fully functional. Even though the joint is now artificial, the soft tissue around it is not. Massage can help bring blood filled with nutrients to the surgical site, helping repair and restore the soft tissue that was affected by the operation.
Breaking Up Scar Tissue
One of the toughest things many people go through following surgery is dealing with scar tissue. Internal scar tissue can cause tendons to stick together, which can restrict movement and in some instances, cause pain and discomfort. There are exercises that can help break up scar tissue, such as bending the knee or hip, or moving in a certain way so that the affected tissue is more targeted. With massage, the muscles that are affected by scar tissue can be made more supple so that movement comes easier. In some cases, massage therapy can protect against more scar tissue forming!
Reduce Stress Levels
We’ve talked about this before, and it’s one of the more apparent benefits of massage, and by default a massage chair but undergoing regular massage can help reduce stress levels following a surgical procedure. You may have had an operation because of a serious injury, and you may have worried that you would never walk again or be able to use an arm in the same way that you used to. While the surgery took care of the functional issues, you still have some anxiety about whether or not life will be the same from here on out. Sitting in your massage chair can help you relax, and if you’re experiencing pain, it can help you focus on something else for a little while.
Keep Swelling Down
If you’ve gone under the knife, then you know that swelling can be a natural part of surgery. Your body has been impacted in various ways, and the affected area may swell up and cause some serious discomfort. With the proper massage, swelling can be kept to a minimum and help the lymphatic system drain as it should.
A Shorter Hospital Stay
This is, of course, up to the discretion of your doctor, but having a massage chair may mean that your stay in the hospital will be shorter. Obviously, you’ll have to go home to use your chair, but after speaking with your doctor, you may be able to use massage as your primary post-op care, instead of staying in the hospital or going to another medical center for physical therapy. This will all depend on the extent of your surgery and the estimated recovery time, and whether or not your doctor thinks it’s a good idea.
Less Medication
Following surgery, a patient is often required to take medication to reduce swelling, relieve pain, or help their body accept a new piece of hardware. With a massage chair, it can be possible for you to take less medication, or at least take your prescribed pills for a shorter amount of time. Your chair will be helping with pain and swelling, and your medication regimen may be able to be reduced. Again, speak with your doctor regarding the best approach to integrating massage into your recovery.
If you’re getting ready to have surgery and you think that a massage chair would be very beneficial to your recovery, look through our online catalog today. We’re here to help you find the best chair for your needs, whether it’s postoperative care or a relaxing way to spend an evening. We carry only the top brands, and our team will gladly answer any questions you have regarding a brand or a specific product.
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