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September 19, 2005
Massage May Help With MS Pain
Massage may help alleviate pain in some people with multiple sclerosis. MS is a degenerative condition where the insulation covering the nerve, myelin, is being lost in the brain and nervous system.
This results in loss of muscle power and coordination, numbness, tingling, pain, loss of balance, dizziness, blurred vision, incontinence, intolerance to heat, mood swings, memory loss and difficulty concentrating and solving problems.
Treatment for this condition includes chiropractic, massage, yoga, corticosteroids, interferon, immunomodulators, supplements and herbal supports.
I've worked with two multiple sclerosis patients in my practice. While massage is purported to relieve pain, short-term results gave my clients a whopping headache. If a client can endure the short-term discomfort, they may find long-term benefits. Other studies explore alternative treatments for MS.
tag: massage massagetherapy multiplesclerosis
Posted by linda at September 19, 2005 7:23 AM
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