3 ways Massage Therapy can Help Halifax Seniors with Osteoarthritis Improve their Quality of Life

Pain relief for Halifax seniors with osteoarthritis

Massage therapy promotes relaxation and encourages the release of endorphins which is a natural pain reducing chemical in the body that can help decrease pain for Halifax seniors with osteoarthritis. By using massage techniques on the surrounding muscles, massage therapy treatment will release endorphins and relieve the tension in the muscles. Relieving the tension in the muscles surrounding joints in Halifax seniors with osteoarthritis will help decrease the amount of stress placed on them and relieve the pain that has been setting them back from doing the things that they love.

Increased flexibility for Halifax seniors with osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis often leads to joint stiffness and limited range of motion. Massage therapy can help improve joint mobility by stretching and mobilizing the surrounding muscles and tissues. This can enhance flexibility, reduce stiffness, and promote better joint function. By increasing their flexibility through massage therapy, Halifax seniors with osteoarthritis will be able to perform movements in everyday life that would otherwise be more difficult to do.

Slowing the progression of degeneration for Halifax seniors with osteoarthritis

Not only can massage therapy help the surrounding tissues around the affected joint, massage can directly help joint health with various techniques. The massage therapist might passively bring the joint through ranges of motion and lightly manipulate the joints in different ways. By doing so, new nutrients and fluids that the joint needs to function everyday are brought into the joint capsule. This allows the joints of Halifax seniors with osteoarthritis to be more lubricated and maintained thus, slowing down the degeneration of the arthritic joint and preventing future disability.

At Zoomers, our massage therapist has experience with helping Halifax seniors with osteoarthritis live the life they love. If you are looking for a holistic way to improve your quality of life with osteoarthritis, book a massage therapy appointment today!