Conditions

Understand Your Pain. Heal Smarter. Feel Better. 

ACUTE PAIN

“The Warning Signal”

What it is:
Short-term pain that starts suddenly after an injury or irritation.

Common causes:
• Muscle strain or spasm
• Sprains
• Disc irritation
• Post-surgery
• Auto accident or work injury
• Sudden neck or low back pain

How it feels:
• Sharp • stabbing • throbbing • tender • swollen

How long it lasts:
Hours → days → a few weeks (usually under 3 months)

Good news:
Acute pain often heals quickly with early treatment.

Medical Massage Helps By:

• Reducing muscle tension & guarding
• Improving circulation
• Decreasing inflammation
• Restoring movement
• Speeding recovery

CHRONIC PAIN

“Pain That Lingers”

What it is:
Pain that continues past normal healing time or keeps coming back.

Common causes:
• Old injuries that never fully healed
• Poor posture or desk work
• Repetitive stress
• Scar tissue or tight fascia
• Stress & nervous system overload
• Conditions like fibromyalgia or arthritis

How it feels:
• Dull • tight • achy • stiff • persistent fatigue

How long it lasts:
3+ months or recurring episodes

Challenge:
The nervous system stays “stuck” in pain mode.

Medical Massage Helps By:

• Breaking chronic tension patterns
• Improving flexibility
• Releasing trigger points
• Calming the nervous system
• Restoring normal function
• Preventing flare-ups

Why Early Treatment Matters

Ignoring pain can allow it to become chronic.
The sooner you address it; the faster and easier recovery tends to be.

Don’t wait until it’s severe. Treat small problems early.

Stevenson Therapeutic Massage

Medical • Clinical • Corrective Massage Therapy

✔ Medical Massage
✔ Injury Recovery
✔ Desk Worker Relief
✔ Auto Accident & Work Injury Care
✔ Neuromuscular Therapy
✔ Lymphatic