Cervical Athritis?

Question

Would cervical arthritis benefit from massage? I'm in massage therapy school and I have to write a case study and log in 10 hours of massage on someone and I want to use my Mom who has cervical arthritis...

Would it be okay? I know some forms of arthritis such as Rhemtoidal can not be massaged on...

Help?

Answer 1

it may reduce her pain to some extent, but should be avoided if swelling persists.

Arthritis is due arise of a factor in blood, so how can massage  will help to cure it? Massage in inflammation causes aggravation of pain, so be careful.

Answer 2

As long as her condition is in the sub-acute stage you may proceed wth massage.  That means if any sign of inflammation is present (redness, heat, swelling, and pain) it is best to wait 48-72 hours before massaging.  

Good luck with your case study!