May 2011 [Volume 10, Issue 5]

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In this issue of To Your Health:

• The True Grit of Muscle Spasm
• Understanding Central Sensitization and Pain
• Research Shows Stress Reduction Can Results From Touch Massage

The True Grit of Muscle Spasm

When the brain senses bony instability or ligamentous damage in-and-around the spine, information is collected so split decisions can be made to determine the extent of threat to the individual and what actions (if any) need to be taken. Layering the area with protective myospasm (muscle spasm) is one such decision. It's the brain's reflexogenic attempt to prevent further insult to the injured tissues.

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Understanding Central Sensitization and Pain

Peripheral pain impulses can lead to central sensitization. In many chronic pain states, including chronic migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia syndrome, repetitive, persistent or recurrent peripheral nociceptive features can lead to neuroplastic changes in the spinal cord and brain, that results in central sensitization and consequent pain.

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Research Shows Stress Reduction Can Results From Touch Massage

Like other massage modalities, touch massage is provided to decrease stress, anxiety and pain. Often massage therapists observe decreases in blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. Now a Swedish study has borne out the anecdotal reports.

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