Natural Treatments for the Pain of Arthritis

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The most debilitating part of having arthritis is the pain, and often the medicines prescribed to ease the pain have consequences as bad as the stiffness and loss of range of motion the pain of arthritis induces.

Movement is key to maintaining joint and muscle health. But how do you keep moving if the pain persists?

Yoga is one way to gently stretch and strengthen muscles while increasing the movement of synovial (lubricating) fluid through the joints. Yoga is like any other type of exercise, though, you may have to start with a gentle routine and practice it regularly to gain strength.

Balance method acupuncture is another effective method of relieving the pain of arthritis because it increases the flow of blood and oxygen into painful areas while helping the body to remove any inflammatory chemicals from the joints.

Neuromuscular massage is another beneficial treatment that does not involve the use of chemical pain relievers. Neuromuscular massage helps to restore muscle health, strength and flexibility which will increase the range of motion in the joints resulting in less pain.

Massage Relieves Upper Back Pain

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While lower back pain is the number one complaint to massage and physical therapists, upper back pain can be equally aggravating. Many describe the feeling they have in their upper backs like having a brick between their shoulder blades.

This is because the muscles surrounding the spine in that area have become so tight that even crossing the arms over the chest can be painful.
Massage will target the small muscles surrounding the spine first, and then address the larger muscles out toward the shoulder blades to get rid of the brick, relieve pain and restore range of motion.
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Massage Can Lessen the Pain of Whiplash Injuries

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Car accidents are the most common cause of neck sprains, commonly called whiplash injuries. Although neck fracture must be ruled out first, massage is one of the most effective ways to lessen the pain of the immediate injury and prevent the injury from becoming a chronic neck problem.

In addition to the major muscles of the neck, whiplash injuries can also cause injury to the muscles at the base of the skull, out along the tops and sides of the shoulder, and down the back along the shoulder blade.
Massage will lessen the stiffness of a neck injury initially. Once the superficial muscles are relaxed and blood flow is restored to the area, massage can help reduce any compression or adhesions to the deeper muscles which will lessen pain and restore mobility to the neck.
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If You Run or Bike and Have Knee Pain …

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If you have pain on the outside of your knee and you run or bike, you could have iliotibial band syndrome or IT Band Syndrom for short. It is caused by overuse and is common in athletes who run or bike long distances. Most of the time, it manifests as pain at the outside of the knee, but the problem could be anywhere along the IT Band which runs from the hip to the knee. Neuromuscular massage can get to the root of the problem, thereby relieving the pain.
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Neuromuscular Massage Provides Restorative Care for Cancer Patients

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Neuromuscular Massage Therapy manipulates the muscles, tendons and connective tissue to help balance the central nervous system. By increasing blood flow, massage can help clear any cellular waste that is causing the receptors in the tissue to become more sensitive and therefore more painful. Massage releases endorphins, the body’s own pain killers, while enhancing the ability of joints to move freely.
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The American Cancer Society Recognizes the Power of Touch in Treatment

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Massage is recommended by the American Cancer Society to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

Specifically, massage can reduce stress and provide relaxation while bolstering the immune system and help remove toxins from the body.

Massage increases circulation which restores energy, reduces pain and minimizes the effects of radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

Trigger Point Therapy is designed specifically to provide pain relief and muscle release in areas of chronic muscle tension which increases range of motion and decreases pain.
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Massage can Help Patients Being Treated for Cancer

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One benefit of massage is that it brings a feeling of well-being and relaxation which can help with the stress, anxiety or even depression associated with dealing with cancer treatment. Massage increases the body’s production of endorphins which elevate mood and flushes the waste product, lactic acid, out of muscles.

Massage also relieves pain and stiffness, increases mobility and reduces pain.

The National Cancer Institute found that more than half of their cancer centers offer massage as an adjunct to traditional treatment especially for those patients who suffer from fatigue.
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Do You Have Pain in Your Shoulder Blade?

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There are many causes for shoulder blade pain, including activities that make the muscles in the chest tight. When that happens, the muscles in the back lengthen as a result.

Either way, neuromuscular massage can relieve the pain by allowing the muscles to regain their natural posture.

1. Sleeping on the same side every night.
2. Carrying a heavy bag on one shoulder or the other.
3. Sitting at the computer with your arms outstretched can tighten the muscles in the chest.
4. Holding a small child with the same arm, or resting on the same hip.
5. Overworking your pecs at the gym.

If you have been doing any of these repetitive activities and are feeling pain around your shoulder blade, schedule an appointment.

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Other Hazards in the Garden

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Dehydration – remember to take breaks to hydrate.

Insects – wear insect repellant to avoid insect bites.

Sunburn – cover exposed skin with long pants, long-sleeved shirts and a wide-brimmed hat and use water-resistant sunscreen.

Infection – wear gloves to avoid getting a soil-born illness through a cut or scrape on your hands, and keep your tetanus vaccination up to date.

Cuts – most gardening tools have sharp edges or pointed tips. Take care that you do not cut yourself with a gardening tool.

Falls – decorative yard features and hard-to-see garden hoses can be hazards causing trips and falls.

Major Trauma – powered gardening tools account for 50,000 trips to the emergency room each year, with the powered lawn mower accounting for more than 40,000 injuries each year alone. Be cautious with your powered tools.

Gardening Injuries – Kneeling

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Gardeners are prone to injuring the knees during repetitive kneeling and standing, but also from staying on one’s knees for a period of time while planting or weeding. A soft foam pad under the knees can help to take the pressure off. Take breaks to stand up and walk around, and the following day if the pain in your knees persists, come in for a good neuromuscular massage. Don’t live in pain or allow pain to persist.
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