Hand Massage for Osteoarthritis

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Hand Massage for Osteoarthritis

Hand Massage for osteoarthritis
May 10, 2016
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Hand Massage for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that occurs when protective cartilage on your bones wears down over time. Osteoarthritis can appear in any joint of your body, however, the most affected areas are knees, hips, and hands. Hand massage for osteoarthritis can be an effective way to deal with the symptoms and pains that are associated with this disease.  In this video, our massage therapist explains more about how massage can treat osteoarthritis:

Symptoms

Osteoarthritis symptoms will develop and worsen over time. The most common symptoms of this disease are:

  • joint pain
  • joint tenderness
  • joint stiffness
  • limited range of motion
  • grating feeling
  • bone spurs

But who is at risk of developing osteoarthritis? There are many factors that come into play. First is age. The older a person gets, the high risk of osteoarthritis. Elder women are more likely to develop this disease, especially if obesity is present. The second major factor are joint injuries. Any injury in a joint from sports, falls or car accidents increases the risk of osteoarthritis, even if they seem to have healed properly many years ago.  In other individuals, osteoarthritis can develop because of their occupation. genetics or bone deformities. It is important to always check with a professional to understand the root cause of your disease and get treated properly.

How Can PhysioChiroWellness Help?

At PhysioChiroWellness Integrated Health Centre our highly-skilled practitioners work together to create fully integrated health solutions that may include physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, medical aesthetics amongst others. Our professionals will work together towards achieving an optimal health for all our patients through a holistically approach when treating any condition or pain they may present. This service is provided in our Vaughan, On & Newmarket, On clinics and can be booked at any time.

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