Can rheumatic diseases be treated with massage therapy?
Disease description:
Grandpa has suffered from rheumatism for many years. Today the weather is particularly cold, and the pain is so severe that he can barely walk. I would like to ask, can rheumatism be treated with massage therapy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Rheumatic diseases can be treated with massage as an adjunctive therapy.
1. Benefits of massage: Massage can help unblock meridians, improve circulation, relieve stagnation and swelling, and alleviate pain, thus reducing symptoms such as joint and muscle aches caused by rheumatic diseases.
2. Applicable conditions: Massage therapy is suitable for various types of rheumatic diseases, such as cervical spondylosis, periarthritis of the shoulder, and rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Precautions: Massage alone cannot cure rheumatic diseases, as they are autoimmune disorders that require comprehensive treatment involving medications and other therapeutic approaches. Massage can serve as an adjunctive therapy for rheumatic diseases but cannot replace primary treatment methods.
