Rheumatoid Arthritis, Massage And Joint Pain

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause pain to occur in the joints and back. RA is a systemic problem that causes inflammation, which targets the synovial, joint (fluid sacks) liners. Once thought to be genetic, rheumatoid arthritis is now known to be linked to bacterial infection and allergic reactions according to etiology aspects. Physically speaking Rheumatoid arthritis inflames the synovial membranes, and is thought to affects the pannus (an abnormal layer of fibrovascular tissue) of joint surfaces. This action causes destruction in the ligaments, bones, and the cartilages. Once the pannus is hit, fibrotic tissues start to replace the pannus. Calcification also replaces the pannus, which results in joint subluxation conditions. Calcification is an abnormal hardening, which causes swelling and joint stiffness.

Symptoms;
Once potential RA is detected the doctor considers the symptoms before moving to diagnostics. The patient may experience anorexia (Eating disorder), malaise, fatigue, limited range of motion (ROM), subcutaneous nodules, pain and swollen joints, and rises in body temperature. The joints may also demonstrate mirrored images, which is noted when the symmetrical joints swell. Stiffness in the waking hours often occurs as well, which is followed by paresthesia of the feet and hands. Patients also demonstrate signs of crepitus, inflamed lymph nodes, pericarditis, leukopenia, and splenomegaly. Thank about it. Almost all the above symptoms are classic for bacterial infection. Can you imagine how many millions of people have suffered from a misdiagnosis?

Pericarditis causes swelling. As you can see with so much swelling, the pain will spread out reaching the back. Rheumatoid arthritis itself causes stiffness of the muscles and joints, which creates immeasurable pain. Most times the problem occurs from injury and/or infections.

How doctors discover Rheumatoid arthritis?
Allopathic doctors conduct tests, including x-rays, latex fixation, gamma globulin, synovial fluid analysis, and hematology tests. If the tests show positive results, such as spacing between narrow joints, erosion of bones, platelet, WBC, ESR increases, IgM and IgG increases, decrease of opaque and viscosity, and rheumatoid, thus a diagnostic is set.

Naturopathic doctors use symptomology and muscle testing along with iridology to analyze a patient’s condition.

Once the diagnostics are concluded, massage interventions, stress reduction, herbs, etc are incorporated to alleviate the patient’s symptoms.

Management often leads to heat/cold therapy, colloidal silver therapy, etc. Colloidal silver therapy is used to intervene with infections reaching the inner central of the muscle layers, thus averting them from reaching the wall of the heart. Skin care and emotional care are also recommended.

How to reduce pain:
You will find helpful intervention with massage therapy and in the meantime, Naturopathic doctors often recommend cleansing diets and stress-reduction strategies. As well, the patient is advised to avoid the Nightshade family of foods (potato, tomato, egg plant tobacco and peppers) When allergic, these have been shown to cause arthritis symptoms !

Environmental stress should also be reduced to slow swelling, redness, and pain. Doctors recommend range of motion exercises, warm compresses and heat therapy to help with RA. Try a few stretching exercises and stay clear of people who elevate your emotions.

It is important when you are diagnosed with any disorder, including Rheumatoid arthritis that you seek emotional and mental support. Express your feelings, otherwise suppression will only increase your symptoms, as well as pain. In addition, you want to learn to live in a calm environment, as well as provide comprehensive care for your feet and skin. Make it a daily habit.

Unfortunately, Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome starts in the hands, yet the pain can spread. In my practice I have seen that all people with carpel tunnel syndrome have problems stemming from their ….. back! More on that in a different article.

In addition to Rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis can cause back pain. Any form of arthritis limits movement, which causes damage to the joints, cartilages, connective tissues, muscles, bones, etc. Anytime these skeletal and linking elements in the body are interrupted back pain follows. To get started on natural RA alleviation call me today!

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