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Volume 1, Issue 4 4th
Quarter 2004 |
In Touch |
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Power
of Touch Therapeutic clinic 55 Clanfield Street Fredericton North Phone: 457-0653 |
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Arthritis and Massage
Therapy |
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Massage Therapy can:
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Massage Therapy can soothe pain, relax stiff muscles, and help reduce the
swelling that accompanies arthritis.
Massage and gentle stretching help maintain a joint’s range of motion. |
While massage cannot undo joint changes that have already occurred it can
relax the surrounding muscles, increase circulation to the joint and local
area thereby bring fresh oxygen and nutrients and remove waste products from
the cells. |
Many people who
suffer from arthritis find that regular massage, which my be weekly for some
and monthly for others, brings relief that lasts longer than medication and
is less harmful to the body, overall. |
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Self Massage Techniques |
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If you have Osteoarthritis, gentle massage can help ease the
pain. Start by putting a little vegetable
oil or massage oil on your fingertips.
Then work slowly around the affected joint, making small, gentle
circles with your fingertips. It’s best
to avoid massage directly on the joint; stay just above and below it with
your fingertips. Work on the area
around the joint for three to five minutes each day. Gentle massage may
also help reduce swelling in Rheumatoid
arthritis. Use the effleurage*
stroke to work the muscle and tissue around the joint with your |
fingertips. Make sure you use oil
or cream on your fingers to make the massage gentler. Work the area for five to ten minutes a
day. *Effleurage is a gliding stroke that can be light or
deep. Light strokes are used to relax,
while deeper stroking provides a method to compress the soft tissue and
encourage circulation. At Power of Touch
we will take the time to teach you what you can do at home to help relieve
your discomfort such as the self massage techniques. What about an
exercise program that is specifically designed for your abilities? Do you know the
right times to use heat or cold to help reduce discomfort? |
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Happy Holidays! |
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