Does flexibility and massage help fight against arthritis?

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Massage therapy cannot cure or stop the progression of any arthritic conditions, but massage can most assuredly ease the symptoms associated with inflammation, and help improve the quality of life of someone affected by arthritis.

The benefits of massage include:

1. increase in circulation
2. increase in flexibility and mobility
3. decrease in pain and inflammation
4. relief of muscle aches and stiffness
5. a sense of overall relaxation and wellness

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yes

Yes. In fact, I recently read an article reporting that a study had shown that the act of cracking your knuckles stretches the muscles and tendons in your fingers, increasing their flexibility and actually DECREASING your risk of developing arthritis.

So, all those people who tell me that cracking my knuckles will cause arthritis may be wrong after all.

There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis. To date, the goal of treatment in rheumatoid arthritis is to reduce joint inflammation and pain, maximize joint function, and prevent joint destruction and deformity. Early medical intervention has been shown to be important in improving outcomes. Aggressive management can improve function, stop damage to joints as seen on x-rays, and prevent work disability. Optimal treatment for the disease involves a combination of medications, rest, joint strengthening exercises, joint protection, and patient (and family) education. Treatment is customized according to many factors such as disease activity, types of joints involved, general health, age, and patient occupation. Treatment is most successful when there is close cooperation between the doctor, patient, and family members.

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