Arthritis
SERVING the EAST BAY / ALAMEDA COUNTY: Castro Valley, San Leandro, Hayward, Oakland, Alameda, CA
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Massage Therapy for Arthritis
Living with arthritis might sometimes feel like a daily battle that just cannot be won. With the constant pain and stiffness, not to speak of reduced mobility, all simple tasks can become problematic to handle. Fortunately, some ways exist to lessen the severity of these symptoms and manage them. With individualized care and chosen interventions, you will experience significant alleviation, regain flexibility in movements, and enjoy life much better.
What Causes Arthritis, and How Does It Affect the Body?
Arthritis represents the common term for numerous diseases that can cause joint inflammation. Osteoarthritis is the most common form, which results due to the breakdown of the cartilage in joints through the process of aging. On the other hand, rheumatoid arthritis involves an autoimmune disease emanating from autoimmunity towards the synovial lining of the joints.
With swelling, inflammation, and aching, arthritis impairs the use of a joint, thereby limiting mobility. Consequently, as arthritis gets worse, the reduced range with which one is capable of moving the area could potentially inhibit the ability even to perform simple movements.
Can Arthritis Pain Be Treated Naturally?
Yes, many people find relief with massage therapy; that would, in return, reduce blood circulation, relax body muscles, and make the joints more flexible. In addition, low-impact exercises, like swimming, cycling, and yoga, can easily and comfortably help build muscles that surround affected joints by minimizing stress on joints for good mobility.
How Does Massage Help With Arthritis?
Massage therapy is amongst the best ways through which one can get rid of pain caused by arthritis. A good therapist targets the specific muscle groups and joints minimizes inflammation, and thereby helps in reducing stiffness due to increased blood flow. Light kneading and circular motions are done to help contribute to relieving tension and ease aches within the muscles.
Massage also facilitates the release of endorphins, which naturally elevate mood and reduce pain. Long-term benefits may include regular sessions of these, which could mean better mobility, reduced stress, and a guarantee of improved sleep all combined are beneficial in the management of arthritis.
Can Arthritis Be Prevented or Its Progression Slowed?
Being healthy is the best way to prevent or minimize how the disease progresses. A healthy body weight is important because additional weight puts added stress on weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, and even spine.
Regular physical activities, especially low-impact exercise, will not only strengthen muscles but tend to support the joints’ surrounding muscles, further curtailing further deterioration.
What Can I Expect From A Typical Arthritis-Based Therapy Session?
Upon visiting we discuss all the symptoms, levels, and areas of your concerns at the start. Of course, this session includes some basic techniques that need a certain focus on parts of your body so you can be sure we target the correct areas.
You will feel light but effective massage techniques to help with pain relief and joint function extension. The therapist will utilize various modalities to enhance flexibility and mobility, including kneading, compression, and light stretching. Communication is always important during a session; say how the pressure feels so we can make you comfortable and maximize the benefit.