Pathology

Chiari malformation involves a herniation of part of the brain into the spinal cord, which may involve severe and chronic headaches, hydrocephalus, weakness, dizziness, and much more.

While massage therapy in this instance is safe, following the guidelines outlined in this article can reduce and/or prevent complications to the client and practitioner.

Post-acute infection syndrome has been poorly understood, but it is being studied. Clients with these problems may seek out massage therapy because the conventional medical community has little to offer them.

Massage and soft-tissue therapy play particularly beneficial roles in treating radial tunnel syndrome (RTS). It is essential to address the entire arm comprehensively, so massage treatment should focus on the upper extremity and cervical regions.

Bone-thinning diseases like osteoporosis can present unique challenges for massage therapy and may require accommodations for pressure or client accessibility.

The benefits massage therapy has to offer this population are substantial: Our work may help with pain, fatigue, muscle cramping, sleep quality, and much more.

The most important thing about diabetes signs and symptoms is that this disease can present very differently from one person to another.

Most people with diabetes deal with some complications, and this situation must influence decisions about massage therapy.

Numerous studies support massage therapy for improving sleep quality, reducing constipation, improving self-reported quality of life, maintaining flexibility, and other benefits that speak to the varied experiences of people with Parkinson’s disease.

Tinnitus is rarely a life-threatening problem, but it can certainly threaten a person’s quality of life.

While manual therapies do not stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, they can help improve the patient’s quality of life.

Arthrofibrosis is common and can be debilitating. But because it doesn't have an agreed-upon diagnostic criteria, many professionals don't acknowledge or understand how important it is.