Have you ever had therapy, only to feel worse a day or two later? You probably thought that it wasn't good for you. Maybe you vowed never to return to that therapist again. Before you discredit its healing effects, you should understand how the healing process works and why that post-treatment pain might be a good sign.
Therapeutic treatment.
Rehab therapies include physical, massage, and occupational. Other natural therapies for the body include chiropractic adjustments, yoga, and athletic training.
Some of the goals of these types of therapies include:
o Relieving muscle tension
o Improving muscle tone
o Increased blood flow to restricted areas
o Reducing pain and soreness
o Correcting muscle imbalances
o Balancing muscle workload
Therapeutic pain.
John F. Barnes is recognized for his contributions to physical therapy and the manual therapy called myofascial release. In his writings and seminars, Barnes discusses the concept of therapeutic pain. He describes how the body stores experiences, and how the release of these physical memories can be painful.
So, one type of therapeutic pain is that which occurs during treatment. This is one step in the healing process, during which the therapist accommodates the release of pain from the body.
Another type of therapeutic pain may be felt a day or two after the treatment. You felt that the therapy was helpful, but you suddenly feel painfully sore. Why do you feel worse now?
Post-therapy pain and soreness can arise for several reasons. One reason is the body's natural rebounding response. Perhaps the therapy was your first session, or maybe it was more intense than before. Or your therapist tried something new. Your body is feeling challenged, working hard to heal.
You may be feeling delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Your muscles may have become inactive during your injury. They might be 'waking up' now. So, intense soreness might be the result of muscles working hard again. It's like they weren't working, and you are regaining their proper use.
Of course, there always is a psychological component to your pain relief, too. Becoming physically injured may have injured your psyche and spirit. Pain can grow new feelings, anger, and grief. Releasing painful emotions goes hand-in-hand with your physical healing.
These reasons all represent further steps in the healing process. If you acknowledge your body's need to heal, on all levels, then you can facilitate a better recovery for yourself.
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