Massage to help Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Roughly one million people in the U.S. have Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which is a chronic autoimmune disease that impacts the central nervous system. The condition can take a toll one's quality of life in a variety of ways, leaving people who have it to look for treatments that may help.

One treatment that those with MS may want to consider is Swedish massage. Zensational Massage Therapy in Port Orange specializes in Swedish massage, keeping it convenient for those who live in the area, including in Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet, Daytona Beach Shores, and the surrounding areas.

Research published in 2024 in the journal Explore, put Swedish massage to the test to see if it would provide relief and benefits to those who suffer from MS. Their study included 70 MS patients, with half of the participants getting a standard treatment protocol, and half receiving Swedish massage along with the standard care plan.

Those who were in the group that received massage were given two 50-minute Swedish massages per week for a period of six weeks. Participants were evaluated in various areas and the results were promising, showing:

• Participants in the massage group reported significantly lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression than those in the usual treatment group.

• Additionally, the massage group had lower levels of pain, fatigue, and spasticity, and better sleep quality compared to the usual treatment group.

Researchers concluded that Swedish massage can be considered a valuable complementary and alternative treatment alongside conventional medicine for individuals with MS.

Those who have MS and are looking for a way to improve quality of life may want to try having two 50-minute massages per week for six weeks. This will give them a chance to see if it helps, as the research shows it will reduce stress, anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, and more.

Zensational Massage Therapy specializes in Swedish relaxation massage. Located in Port Orange, appointments can be made online or by calling and texting.