At the Pain Relief Massage Clinic on the Gold Coast, we sometimes come across the diagnosis called Polymyalgia rheumatic. It is an illness that causes pain in the joints and muscles of the lower back as well as other parts of the body such as thighs, hips or neck.
The reason for the pain is due to the lining surrounding the joins and tendons as it becomes inflamed and may cause a great deal of discomfort. There doesn’t seem to be a clear cause for this particular illness, but genetics can play a huge role and it seems that some environmental viruses can also be blamed.
We believe symptoms of Polymyalgia can be helped by a natural manual treatment called remedial massage therapy. Remedial massage therapy is the treatment of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to assist in pain and discomfort management, injury management including rehabilitation.
The main aim of remedial massage is to remove or reduce pain, ache, stiffness and to normalize range of motion of joints. Remedial massage is completely different from ‘feel good” relaxation massage on the Gold Coast.
The disease polymyalgia usually affects people who are older than 55 but it can also occur in younger people sometimes and symptoms can get worse as time passes, especially if people don’t take special care or follow a medical treatment for the symptoms.
Some of the most frequent symptoms when it comes to polymyalgia are usually pain and stiffness in the shoulders, upper arms, neck, lower back, thighs and hips. In some rare cases this illness can be associated with giant cell arteritis, a condition where blood vessels are inflamed and it can lead to stroke. The first symptoms people usually experience are pain in the shoulders and upper body.
However, stiffness can also occur, especially in the morning or after being at your desk or simply being inactive for a long time. These usually lead to a limited range of motions in the affected areas as well as other symptoms that at first glance seem unrelated, such as fatigue, a loss of appetite, depression, a mild fever, etc.
This illness can last for a very long time, especially if left untreated. Usually treatment is necessary for at least six months in order to see positive results and sometimes it’s even prolonged to one or two years. Treatment usually consists in anti-inflammatory drugs but it’s rarely helpful if the symptoms are severe. Corticosteroids and vitamins are also prescribed as well. For some people corticosteroids can have severe side effects.
There are also other treatments that are more natural such as physiotherapy and remedial massage therapy as they can be a great help for managing pain caused by polymyalgia symptoms. Besides pain, one of the main problems people with polymyalgia can expect to develop is insomnia; sometimes a bad flare up of pain may cause lack of sleep as well as anxiety. This is where remedial massage therapy can play a huge role, as the patient is able to relax and also alleviate the constant pain they are experiencing.
Limited activity and stiffness can disrupt normal day to day activities, especially for people who are used to doing physical labour. Remedial massage therapy can play a special role into allowing people a normal life while healing. Remedial massage therapy can help with regaining strength and reduce stiffness almost instantly, not to mention the fact that it can be part of a healthy lifestyle that those with polymyalgia can adopt to better manage their symptoms.
Another benefit of having remedial massage therapy when you are suffering from polymyalgia is reducing fatigue, which in some cases can be severe. People may also experience muscle burning and muscle spasm, which can become quite a nuisance while it takes for the body to completely heal.
Remedial massage therapy is also natural and can be used as a treatment on its own by those who don’t want to take medication, or, along with medication prescribed by your doctor for a complete recovery and a better management of symptoms. Patients should get a clear diagnosis from a physician before starting any treatment on their own, especially when it comes to inflammatory diseases such as polymyalgia.
Even after the illness is gone, some people might still feel a sensibility in their joints and a certain level of stiffness. Remedial massage is especially helpful for areas that are particularly stiff and tight. Through this massage therapy people can restore their flexibility and that dull sensation of pain that usually accompanies stiffness.
This clinical massage therapy will also relax people who are experiencing depression or anxiety as well as improve circulation which will help a great deal in the healing process. Circulatory massage is a great way to not just alleviate pain but also improve the quality of sleep and decrease stress.
One of the great benefits of opting for remedial massage therapy to manage polymyalgia symptoms is the fact that you can find some relief in the first session and even the complete disappearance of pain and other associated symptoms in just a few sessions. This is especially important as it takes a lot of time for the body to heal after this disease and some patients have trouble with the symptoms that usually disrupt their normal activities.
If you are looking for a great pain relief for your devastating polymyalgia, please click and visit www.remedialmassage-goldcoast.com.au as the first step. The Pain Relief Massage Clinic offers remedial massage on the Gold Coast and it will be a great natural remedy for your painful condition.
Pain Relief Massage Clinic
192 Brisbane Road, Arundel Gold Coast QLD 4214 Australia
Phone: (07) 5537 7886