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Arthritis

You May Not Have Arthritis

Arthritis means inflammation of a joint or joints.
Inflammation involves pain, swelling, redness and heat. A body part that is inflamed may be painful to a light touch. Example: A thumb that's been hit by a hammer. Inflammation comes from injury or irritation.

Some doctors give a diagnosis of arthritis to anyone who hurts. A lot of people have been mistakenly told that they have arthritis, who don't have arthritis.

Please note that I am not a doctor. I can't diagnose arthritis. I can't tell you that anything your doctor says is wrong. What I can do is give you information to help you understand what is going on with your body.

Pain usually comes from muscle tension & fixated joints. Muscle pain can be caused by postural distortion, overuse or injury. These can be helped by massage therapy. Get A Massage

Pain is often caused by what you eat and drink. Many people get better when they stop using caffeine, MSG, and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and sucralose. Food allergies are a common unsuspected cause of pain.

Can Massage Therapy Help Arthritis?

People sometimes ask if arthritis can be treated with massage therapy. The answer is no. Massage therapy can release tight muscles & fascia, adhesions, fixated joints, etc. Arthritis isn't tight muscles. Arthritis is a disease. Arthritis is usually caused by what people eat and drink. You can stop the disease from continuing to destroy your joints. If you have arthritis, you need to learn, and change.

Osteoarthritis and Nutrition

People with osteoarthritis have low levels of Vitamin K. Vitamin K is found in large amounts in dark green leafy vegetables.

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Nutrition

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