Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, long-lasting autoimmune disease that can cause a lot of distress for individuals living with it. It can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, loss of function in joints, and a lot of discomfort.
But there are solutions to help you handle the pain. Discover how lymphatic massage can ease rheumatoid pain!
Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis, otherwise known as RA, is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease in which your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake. This "attack" causes inflammation in the affected parts of the body, mainly in the joints and usually many joints at once. It's a chronic disorder that can, over the long term, cause bone erosion and joint deformity. While there's no known cure, there are some solutions that can help slow the progression of the disease.
Healing Hands: How Lymphatic Massage Targets Arthritis
Reducing Joint Inflammation
While rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation in the joints, lymphatic massage's gentle techniques can work to reduce joint inflammation, offering relief from both pain and stiffness.
Enhancing Mobility and Range of Motion
Due to the inflammation associated with RA, joint mobility and flexibility may be limited. However, with lymphatic massage, lymphatic flow (as well as blood flow) can work to increase this mobility and range of motion.
Managing Pain and Discomfort
While there are a number of issues associated with rheumatoid arthritis, it’s pain that holds individuals back on a daily basis. However, with lymphatic massage, you can experience relief from this pain. It’ll promote relaxation and enhance overall comfort for those living with RA, acting as a great management tool for individuals.
Incorporating Lymphatic Massage for Rheumatoid Relief
Starting the journey to incorporate Lymphatic Massage for rheumatoid relief is simple.
To learn Chelsey Jean's 2-minute DIY at-home Lymphatic Massage sequence, watch the video below.
