MASSAGE AND ARTHRITIS


Massage and Arthritis Arthritis is a frequent chronic ailment. Diverse massage treatments can help relieve the symptoms and improve the quality of life for people affected by the disease. The massage therapies that may be useful for arthritis include: aromatherapy, reflexology, trigger point therapy and any style of massage that works on the body’s joints. Other complementary therapies like exercise or acupuncture are also considered beneficial alleviating the pain. It is common that therapists apply oil or cream massage during treatments.

Arthritis literally means “joint inflammation” and the signs of the ailment generally include: pain, redness, swelling and heat. There are about one hundred different forms of arthritis, but the more common types are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Knowing which type of arthritis patient has, allows therapist to design an especial treatment.

Medically, massage therapy (as an external factor) aid the nervous system to release endorphins, a corporal substance that reduces the pain sensation and the anxiety. Therapists consider that massages also help easing the inflammation produced by the disease.

Massage therapy offers the following benefits:
    • Diminishes pain and inflammation.
    • Improves circulation.
    • Augments flexibility and mobility.
    • Alleviates muscle aches and tension.
    • Provides a feeling of relaxation and wellness.
Better results can be obtained combining massage with regular exercise and other self-care methods. These benefits include:
    • Keeps joints in moving.
    • Fortifies muscles around joints.
    • Maintains bones strong and healthy.
    • Improves fitness by incrementing the body’s energy.
    • Enhances the sleep.
    • Controls the weight.
    • Strengthens the heart.
Heat/Cold treatments can also decrease the pain and stiffness of arthritis. But, if you have visible skin damage, don't use these therapies. It is normal that skin appears pink after using a cold or hot pack. Another good alternative may be yoga.

Be careful when massage therapy is too rough, because it may aggravate arthritis pain and symptoms. Be aware that massage therapy only provide short-term pain relief and that it doesn’t cure or stop the progression of any arthritic condition.


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