I Need A Massage

Alternative Therapy for MS

 There are many treatments for multiple sclerosis, which I have blogged about before.  And there are many medications to take for the many, many symptoms of MS.  Now, I take Tysabri as my main MS treatment, but my medication sheet is much, much longer than that.  One thing that I am incorporating is that of alternative therapies.  

One alternative therapy is massage therapy.  Massage therapy  is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function and promote relaxation and well-being.  That just sounds truly divine.  I will discuss more alternative therapies and these alternative therapies are all about relief.  There are a few types of massage i.e.

• Swedish massage. This is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to help relax and energize you.
• Deep-tissue massage. This massage technique uses slower, more forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, commonly to help with muscle damage from injuries.
• Sports massage. This is similar to Swedish massage but is geared toward people involved in sport activities to help prevent or treat injuries.
• Trigger point massage. This massage focuses on trigger points, or sensitive areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in your muscles after injuries or overuse.  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/massage/sa00082

 
 The benefits of having a massage with MS are numerous.  Massage therapy helps relieve the MS symptoms i.e. stress relief, pain relief, and addressing and easing anxiety and depression.  As I speak, or write, I am fishing through my wallet for the card of the lady that comes to your home and does massages.  I can definitely go for a Swedish Massage right about now.  The pain in my neck and back are unbelievable. And P.S.  I can only take my MEGA pain pill at night.  Ugh....the PAIN....HELP!!!