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Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Joint Pain With Massage
Do you suffer from the chronic inflammatory joint disorder known as rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? If so, you aren’t alone. According to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately 1.5 million people in the U.S. have the disease (source). While it’s more common in adults over the age of 35, both men and women of all ages can develop RA.
To better understand RA, you must first take a step back to view how the body responds to foreign invaders. When bacteria, mold or other invaders attempt to enter and attack the body, the immune system responds with its own attack. With RA, however, the immune system views the soft tissue surrounding the joints as foreign invaders; thus, creating a wide range of unpleasant symptoms. continue reading
Benefits of a 90-Minute Massage
Some people assume that massage therapy is only beneficial if you have it done on a regular basis – but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Just a single 90-minute massage session can have a profound impact on your physical and mental well-being. A skilled massage therapist can identify and target “problem areas” within your body, kneading out myofascial trigger points (muscle knots) while leaving you feeling fresh and rejuvenated. continue reading
Tired of Painful, Achy Feet? Try These Remedies
Nearly everyone will experience foot pain at some point in their life. It may only present itself in the form of minor tenderness or swelling, or it may cause excruciating pain that restricts your ability to run/walk. To make matters worse, it’s oftentimes difficult to pinpoint where exactly the pain is coming from. Since the foot contains hundreds of nerve endings, you will generally feel pain throughout your entire foot anytime those nerves are affected.
You might be surprised to learn that there are 24 different bones in the average person’s foot. If just one of these bones is fractured or becomes misaligned, it can cause a wide range of symptoms, including pain, swelling and tenderness. continue reading
2 Powerful Ways To Treat Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic condition that’s characterized by muscle spasms, aches and pains. Individuals suffering from this condition have “trigger points” which manifest these symptoms. When a trigger point is pressed, a sharp pain and aching sensation will run through the area.
Symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome varies depending on the individual and his or her bodily reactions. Some people experience a very minimal light pain in the affection region, while others report severe, debilitating pain. continue reading
Treating Posterior Pelvic Pain With Massage
Posterior pelvic pain (PPP) is a common condition that occurs in an estimated 50-80% of women during pregnancy. It’s characterized by deep throbbing sensations originating on the lower sides of the waistline and the upper tailbone. Depending on the severity of PPP, the pain may radiate from the tailbone done to the buttocks, making otherwise normal tasks difficult to perform. continue reading