Have arthritis? Relaxation massage can help!

If you have arthritis and are tired of the pain it causes, you are not alone. Millions of people suffer from arthritis. Most people, however, are not aware that Swedish massage (otherwise known as relaxation massage) can help alleviate arthritis pain. Those in Volusia County who are seeking relief from arthritis pain may want to consider giving Swedish relaxation massage a try to see if it helps. The good news is that there is research that shows that it does!

According to a study published in the October 2023 issue of the journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, arthritis is a leading cause of activity limitations, disability, and chronic pain. Plus, it is associated with prescription pain medications as people seek some relief from the pain. Their report indicates that over 53 million adults in the U.S. were diagnosed with arthritis within just a three-year period. Clearly, it's an issue that many people, including those in the Daytona Beach and Port Orange area, have to contend with.

The good news for those in Volusia County who suffer from arthritis pain is that Swedish massage may be able to help.

In a study published in the journal Complimentary Therapies in Clinical Practice, researchers shared their findings, putting Swedish massage to the test to see if it helped alleviate pain from rheumatoid arthritis. The study involved 60 patients who were split into two groups, with one receiving Swedish massage as their treatment and the other receiving their normal routine care. Those who received massage to help with the arthritis had treatments regularly for eight weeks. The researchers concluded that the Swedish massage was effective in reducing pain and the need to use painkillers in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

An additional research study published in the journal Pain Medicine reports the findings of a study involving 18 patients who have osteoarthritis of the knee. The patients were all given Swedish massage as their treatment to help with the osteoarthritis knee pain. The researchers conclude that Swedish massage not only helped with pain, but it improved overall quality of life, as people were better able to perform activities in their daily life.

Further, according to the Arthritis Foundation, research studies show that massage can help with arthritis of the back, hand, knee, and fibromyalgia. They report that massage helps with arthritis pain relief by lowering the body's production of stress hormones, lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammatory cytokines, and producing mood-boosting hormones.

If you are tired of living with arthritis pain or want to try a natural way to address it, consider getting regular Swedish relaxation massages. Ormond Beach Relaxation Massage specializes in Swedish massage. Book your appointment today for a 50, 60, or 80-minute session and feel the difference that it can make. Those who have arthritis in Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, DeLand, Daytona Beach Shores, and surrounding areas will find that help with pain relief can be found in Swedish massage.

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