Arthritis and Massage Therapy
A natural approach to easing pain and restoring mobility

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Describes the two major types: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and explains how massage can help by reducing stress, pain, and muscle tension, improving circulation and mobility, and supporting appropriate exercise. Important precautions are noted.
  Topics Include:
  • What is arthritis?
  • Why therapeutic massage?
    • Pain relief
    • Reduced swelling and improved joint health
    • Improved mobility
    • Support for exercise
  • Some precautions to take
  • Stress relief and arthritis
  • Meeting your individual needs
  • Living more comfortably

EXCERPTS:

"Massage also directly addresses muscles and their connective tissue coverings, called fascia, that can painfully contract around arthritic joints. Massage gently coaxes your tissues to relax and lengthen, helping you enjoy greater comfort in the hours and days following your massage."

"When tension is relieved, circulation improves. This cleanses tissues of irritating by-products from arthritic inflammation and improves nutrition to tissues. Swelling often lessens as excess fluid enters the circulatory system where it can be eliminated. With regular massage, natural joint lubrication is also likely to improve."