Massage Therapy and Arthritis (Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis)

The relationship between massage and arthritis may not seem apparent at first, but massage therapy can provide conservative arthritis relief. The human body is efficient and adaptable, yet can be thrown out of balance with stress. Stress, the immune system, arthritis and depression are linked through the production of a key hormone called corticotrophin-releasing hormone. This hormone regulates the immune hormone cortisol. It’s important to understand how the body works in order to understand how to deal with imbalances. Learning how massage helps relieve arthritic symptoms can be a key step towards a more active and enjoyable life.

Arthritis is partly the result of hormone overproduction in response to stress. The immune system does not work properly, the body attacks itself in the joints and the defense response is not enough. The result is the inflammatory disease called rheumatoid arthritis.

Interestingly, people who get rheumatoid arthritis experience higher incidences of depression. It’s probably because of the close relationship of too much stress and its effect on the immune system.

Massage can play a vital role in alleviating the symptoms of both stress and arthritis. Kneading, rubbing and stroking muscles, ligaments and tendons create relaxation that restores balance to the body.
  

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