Clients with Lupus Find Support in Massage Therapy

Posted: July 17th, 2019

What Parts of the Body Are Affected by Lupus?

Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease that causes the human body to destroy its own tissues. It can affect several of the body's systems, including:   · The heart · The lungs · The brain · The blood cells · The kidneys · The skin · The joints

What Happens During a Flare-up?

During a flare-up, the symptoms from this health condition can get worse, leading to these problems:· Fever from the inflammation in the body · Fatigue that occurs frequently · Pain in the joints or skin · Skin rash across the nose and cheeks There is no cure for this medical issue, but there are medications available, and with your physician's permission, you can seek alternative care with massage therapy. A licensed massage therapist should communicate with your primary health care provider to understand how to help you with a spa treatment.

How Can a Licensed Massage Therapist Help You to Feel Better?

The proper type of massage therapy can alleviate chronic pain from the joints, muscles, and tendons, helping you to feel better in a variety of ways. At a day spa, you can request an acupressure form of bodywork that releases the adhesions in your muscles to reduce stiffness. Other types of bodywork, including a Swedish massage, can increase your body's blood flow to improve the condition of your immune system to help your body fight against the damaging effects of lupus. Soothing forms of bodywork can relax your body to encourage restful sleep. While sleeping, your body will produce chemicals that can fight against this autoimmune disorder. You should continue to take the medications that are recommended by your physician, and if you have a fever or skin lesions during a flare-up, then you should wait until these problems go away before having a spa treatment.