Inflammatory Conditions

A broad range of complaints fall under the category of Inflammatory. Whenever you pull a muscle, or have a flare-up of an inflammatory arthritide (rheumatoid arthritis), the resulting of inflammation is common and getting it under control is key.

Regardless of the source of the inflammation, you will indeed feel pain. Inflammation is the body’s way of reacting to a stressor, its protective mechanism, and it contributes to your overall pain experience. Massage Therapists typically work around these acute Inflammatory Conditions to avoid interference with the body’s natural healing process, yet certain indirect techniques and modalities allow us to treat the affected area to reduce its painful stimulus. Over time, if the injury is left untreated, chronic adhesions and the ‘dreaded’ scar tissue form in the area’s joints and surrounding tissues, thus reducing mobility and function. This may also predispose individuals to secondary conditions which, naturally, anyone would like to avoid as much as possible! The Fix focusses on prevention and avoiding future problems with treatment.