It doesn’t take a lot of common sense to know that blood is an important
part of our health. It moves about our bodies thanks to a constantly pumping
heart. Blood flow is what allows bits of food and air to get around to
where they need to. These simple ways to think about health can lead to
some pretty insightful medical knowledge.
Ever have a finger turn purple from too many grocery bags? That’s
because your finger isn’t getting any air from your blood. New and
old studies reveal different ties between specific blood flow and other
organ’s health. Good blood flow could possibily even prevent
dementia! For many people, things like
neck pain,
hip pain, or
lower back pain are motivating them to seek out alternatives to non specific stretching
and pain pills. Unhealthy blood flow could possibly be the source of their ailments.
Drinking enough water is a very important part of blood flow, as is exercise
to maintain a healthy heart, but even obscure things like quitting
coffee can affect your blood flow health. Caffeine withdrawals can have profound
ramifications tied to blood flow in the brain, causing extremely painful
headaches. In fact, being in caffeine withdrawal was recently declared an
official mental disorder by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (commonly referred to as DSM-5). The severity
of this type of withdrawal reveals the importance of blood flow changes
as caffeine withdrawals have been shown to change blood flow enough in
the brain to be seen on an
ultrasound!
According to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), research
shows that massage therapy greatly improves blood circulation, aiding
in the recovery of soreness and improving the success of physical therapy.
It also benefits physical therapy patients as is it increases your range
of motion due to improved muscle relaxation. Massages are strongly tied
to aiding insomnia and producing endorphins, a natural chemical in the
body that can help greatly with
chronic pain and even
stress. Endorphins are the body produced chemical that make you feel a ‘runners
high’ from exercise. Muscles, bones, and the supporting structure
play crucial roles in your blood flow, and therefore your health. Make
sure to get the help you need to keep healthy ranges of motion so your
blood can get to where you need it most!
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