Massage for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Posted: July 10th, 2019
What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
If you suffer from chronic pain in your muscles and tendons, then you may have CFS. There are more than 200,000 new cases of chronic fatigue syndrome each year, and most of the diagnosed individuals are females who have these health issues:
· Extreme fatigue
· Muscle aches
· Digestive issues
· Low-grade fever
· Cognitive difficulties
· Sore throat
· Headaches
· Enlarged lymph nodes
· Blurred vision
· DizzinessDespite having adequate amounts of sleep, the individuals with this condition are often tired, making daily living difficult. Scientists don't understand what causes CFS, and they rarely offer any treatment other than recommending sleeping more, avoiding stress or taking antidepressant medications.
Seeking Alternative Therapies for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
However, when you have this health problem, you can seek alternative therapies, including massage therapy at a day spa. Certain types of bodywork can relieve chronic pain in the tendons, joints, and muscles to help you feel better. Researchers believe that a gentle spa treatment is better for this health issue, so you should select particular types of massages that include:
· Hot stone massage – placing warm stones on the body or face
· Swedish massage – uses long and gliding pressure on the torso, arms, and legs
· Reflexology – applying pressure to certain areas of the feet
It is possible to use aromatherapy with essential oils with a gentle type of massage therapy, but you should not have vigorous or deep bodywork that can damage your sensitive nerves.
Additional Spa Treatments
Make sure to discuss your health issues with your massage therapist before beginning any bodywork, but also, learn if an additional type of spa treatment is beneficial for CFS. A professional body wrap treatment can soothe your tender joints and muscles. A day spa may offer a variety of body wrap treatments that require the use of exotic herbs, thick mud or imported clay that is slathered on your body before you are wrapped in a warm cotton sheet.
