All posts tagged arthritis
Powering Through Living With RA
Diagnosed at the age of 21, Jennifer Steffey (now 32) is one of 1.3 million people in the U.S. living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a debilitating autoimmune disease that causes painful inflammation and swelling in the joints and surrounding tissues. While many associate arthritis with the elderly and the idea of it may conjure up thoughts of a grandparent’s twisted fingers, Jennifer’s journey...
Neighborhood Spotlight: ME Federal Way
For nearly 2,000 individuals in Federal Way, WA, Massage Envy serves as a means of relaxation, stress relief and pain management. For clinic owner Rick Davis and General Manager Shawn Keenan, Massage Envy is much more than just a job, but rather a commitment to truly help people...
Have Arthritis? Try Massage!
Arthritis is crippling. It can turn a beautiful, sunny day into one centered around pain, full of aches that just won’t stop. As research continues and people search for that magic wand that will help the pain go away, some people have found relief with a very hands-on...
Arthritis & Pain Management
Arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability, impacting 1/5 adults, and more than 300,000 children currently in the U.S. Arthritis is a complicated disease, and is considered an umbrella term due to there being over 100 different types of arthritis. Arthritis can occur as a result of many different...
Geriatric Massage: The Significant Power of Touch
Although aging is a natural part of life, sometimes our aches and pains can feel burdensome. Many seniors contend with arthritis, joint and muscle pain, and subsequent depression over getting older. The good news is that geriatric massage can directly address some of the common issues facing seniors...
Deep Muscle Relief
Many of us consider getting a massage when wanting to relax and pamper ourselves and may not realize the significant health benefits. In particular, deep muscle therapy is ideal for anyone who suffers from chronic pain or limited mobility due to athletic training, repetitive movements, and overuse.
Deep Muscle Therapy combines...
How To Eat For Pain Relief
Chronic inflammation has been linked a number of conditions including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, some cancers, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Some foods can actually aid in relieving pain throughout the body. These foods are not pain-killers in and of themselves, but they have been shown to reduce the inflammation that contributes to...
Arthritis: The Cause and Effect
The truth is, we don’t exactly know the cause – but the effects are very real and can be devastating to those who suffer from them. The term arthritis refers to a collection of conditions that affect the joints. The causes are varied and can be connected to a variety of...
Massage Therapy for Chronic Pain Relief
Chronic pain (from conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia among others) affects tens of millions of Americans each year. Some have found a measure of relief from this pain in regular sessions of massage therapy. Massage creates a release of serotonin, the body’s natural pain fighting chemical, and causes...
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Evie Barber: Hi Susan,
Glad to hear you want to give it a try! You probably won'...
Susan L.: I've never had an aromatherapy massage. Not entirely convinced it's as...
Jake Fitzsimmons: My brother was diagnosed with RA a couple years ago. He's been taking ...