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Sick with an Infection? Why Lymphatic Drainage Massage Could Make You Worse

Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle technique used to stimulate lymph flow and drainage. While it offers many benefits, this type of massage is contraindicated in certain situations where it may cause harm. Two key contraindications are active infections and...

Therapeutic Massage for Relief of Fatigue and Pain in Multiple Sclerosis

According to data from the Atlas of Multiple Sclerosis, a global compendium of data on multiple sclerosis, in 2020, the estimate of multiple sclerosis worldwide increased to 2.8 million people affected by the disease. The global prevalence in 2020 was 35.9 per 100,000...

Myofascial Release and Therapeutic Massage for Pain Control in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic, systemic, and autoimmune condition, primarily affects the synovial joints and can cause widespread pain throughout the body. This pain, often referred to as 'centralized pain,' can significantly impact a patient's quality of life....

Myofascial Release and Myofascial Pain Syndrome

About 30 to 85% of patients with musculoskeletal pain suffer from Myofascial Pain Syndrome. It usually manifests in the population between 27 to 50 years old and, when in its chronic aspect, this pathology is related to the occurrence of musculoskeletal pains that...