Arthritis

This is a common condition that are more prominent in people over the age of 50.

"There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Some of the most common types include:

• Osteoarthritis: Wear and tear arthritis.

• Rheumatoid arthritis: Arthritis that happens when your immune system mistakenly damages your joints.

• Gout: Arthritis that causes sharp uric acid crystals to form in your joints.

• Ankylosing spondylitis: Arthritis that affects joints near your lower back.

• Psoriatic arthritis: Arthritis that affects people who have psoriasis.

• Juvenile arthritis: Arthritis in kids and teens younger than 16."

  
  

This information is from: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12061-arthritis

The goals for people with arthritis are to decrease pain, stiffness, swelling, and to increase range of motion. Massage therapy can help with these goals with different clinical techniques and after-care exercises.