Do you have rheumatoid arthritis? Have you ever considered beginning massage therapy to help you overcome some of the challenges that having rheumatoid arthritis brings you? Massage therapy has been known to help people with a number of different medical conditions. Recent studies have shown that massage therapy can even help those with rheumatoid arthritis. Massage Miami Beach would like to share how massage therapy can help those with rheumatoid arthritis improve their day to day life.
Massage Improves Range of Motion & Helps Reduce Pain
For those with rheumatoid arthritis, a number of them have found that massage therapy has been rather helpful. Each person will vary when it comes to their personal experience with massage therapy. As rheumatoid arthritis affects the joints, often people will have reduced range of motion and pain. However, with the aid of massage therapy, patients have been able to improve their range of motion and even have pain reduction. When getting massage therapy, it helps to stimulate the blood flow, particularly to the areas that need it the most such as joints with rheumatoid arthritis. However, not all massage styles are the same. For those who have rheumatoid arthritis it is important to find the right form of massage therapy for you. For example, those with rheumatoid arthritis should avoid deep tissue massages. They can have the opposite effect, leaving the area stiffer and in more discomfort.
Light Pressure Massage
Research has suggested that a style of massage therapy that uses more mild pressure is much more beneficial. As each person has their own comfort level, it is important to avoid too much pressure. A good massage therapist should be able to help you find your comfort level and how much pressure should be applied to aid in blood flow and improve the range of motion in the joints. Massage therapy for rheumatoid arthritis has been most beneficial to the upper body joints and has less effects on the lower body. Depending on how severe and the location of the rheumatoid arthritis, the results will vary.
Swedish or Shiatsu Massage?
Finding the right form of massage therapy can work with your current rheumatoid arthritis treatments. As there are a number of different massage techniques or styles, each person will need to see which one is right for them. To begin, some of the best studies have shown that the Swedish massage has been able to reduce swelling and pain for those with rheumatoid arthritis. Swedish massages help improve blood flow, increase the body’s ability to absorb oxygen and removes toxin in the tissues. Another style of massage therapy for those with rheumatoid arthritis is Shiatsu. Shiatsu is a Japanese massage form that applies light pressure. Shiatsu often focuses on increasing blood flow and oxygen. The massage therapist helps to energize areas of the body that has injuries or other conditions including rheumatoid arthritis.
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As there are many different forms of massage therapy, it helps to see which one will benefit you. Massage therapy can help those with rheumatoid arthritis and is a safe addition to your rheumatoid arthritis treatment. To schedule our message therapy sessions, contact Massage Miami Beach today!