Massage Therapy: A Non-Drug Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis sufferers are often prescribed medication to control inflammation and pain. Many of these drugs carry risks of serious side effects, some which may be worse than the arthritis itself. For instance, biologic agents used to treat rheumatoid arthritis increase risk of all infections, including tuberculosis. Massage therapy is a non-drug treatment that reduces arthritis pain and can increase range of motion which helps keep arthritis sufferers active. Massage induces relaxation and reduces pain. Talk to your doctor today about adding massage therapy to your arthritis care regimen. For more information on massage therapy benefits, please visit the Kiel Unger Massage Therapy website.