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Posted on: June 24, 2013
Massage therapy is used by many to ease sore and tense muscle pain and to release stress. Recent studies have shown, however, that a good massage can also help alleviate pain caused by arthritis.Easing Arthritis With Massage Therapy
Joint pain due to inflammation is the main cause of arthritis. Regular massage therapy sessions that include deep pressure treatments on particular parts of the body, Swedish massage treatments and hot stone massages have all shown to greatly reduce pain related to both arthritis and osteoarthritis. This is especially true for patients who complete a series of regular treatments over an extended period of time.
Reduce the Use of Pharmaceuticals with Massage Therapy
One-third of elderly people in the United States experience some type of arthritis pain. The vast majority of these people have turned to different types of medicines to relieve the pain that they experience on a daily basis. Taking these medicines, however, may come at a high price. Patients may experience a variety of side effects, including stomach ulcers, increased bleeding and various types of body irritations from taking arthritis-related drugs.
Patients can reduce their medicine intake by attending regular massage therapy sessions. The amount of sessions needed to actively reduce the amount of pain will vary from patient to patient, but normally people find that one to four sessions a month is most effective.
Benefiting Clients: Apprehensive Arthritis Sufferers and Massage Therapy
Arthritis sufferers are often apprehensive about other people touching their bodies. This apprehension can often be eased by slowly working a patient into massage therapy with short, simple sessions that involve light touching. While massage therapy is good for arthritis pain, direct pressure should never be put on an area that is currently inflamed, as it might cause unwanted pain for the patient.
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