Is
massage therapy helpful for osteoarthritis? We’re highlighting this question today to complete our National Arthritis Awareness Month series.
Although not much research has been done on the topic of massage and arthritis, there are some promising studies. For example, a study funded by our Center found that people
with osteoarthritis of the knee who received 1 hour of Swedish massage once a week for
8 weeks had improvements in pain, function, and stiffness.
If
you’re interested in massage therapy for arthritis, it’s important to talk to
both your doctor and the massage therapist about your joint problems—and any
other health conditions you may have—before you start.
Have
questions? Ask them on our #ArthritisAndMindBody
posts on Instagram.
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