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New research shows massage may help with knee osteoarthritis
Massage has long been used to help reduce pain and stiffness for people with arthritis. A new study, published in December 2018, adds more evidence in support of this practice. A team of researchers in North Carolina, New Jersey and Connecticut showed regular massage can decrease pain and stiffness for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Their research was published in the
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Massage for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is no fun for anyone, and those with osteoarthritis can experience pain, stiff joints, decreased mobility and minor to major swelling of the tissue surrounding the joints. Although it can be hard to find a ton of ways to manage the pain that comes with osteoarthritis, massage therapy has been proven to help alleviate arthritic pain and strengthen your
Massage Therapy for Relief of Osteoarthritis
Do you suffer from osteoarthritis? You aren’t alone. According to some estimates, roughly 3.8% of the world’s population has this disease. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis and degenerative joint disease, is characterized by the degradation of protective cartilage and bone within the joints. While there’s no known cure for osteoarthritis, massage therapy may offer relief of the pain and