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Massage and Bodywork
Massage and Multiple Sclerosis
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Acupressure stems from the traditional Chinese practice of acupuncture but uses fingers rather than needles to stimulate specific parts of the body.
German massage combines Swedish movements with therapeutic baths. Warm or hot baths are not recommended for people with MS who are heat sensitive.
This Japanese system based on finger pressure focuses on prevention rather than healing. The purpose is to increase circulation and restore energy balance in the body.
Swedish massage uses the traditional techniques of:
Effleurage (a long, gliding stroke)
Petrissage (kneading and compression)
Vibration (a fine, rapid, shaking movement)
Friction (deep circular movements with thumb pads or fingertips)
Tapotement (a series of quick movements using the hands alternatively to strike or tap the muscles)
Reiki (light touch or hand placement just above the body)
Other common forms of bodywork therapy include:
Rolfing or Aston variations aim to correct body alignment by applying deep pressure to the fascia (tissues that cover muscle and internal organs).
Feldenkrais method — "awareness through movement" — is designed to make patterns of movement easier and more efficient by correcting habits that strain muscles and joints.
Alexander technique is a movement therapy intended to correct bad habits of posture and movement that lead to muscle and body strain and tension.
Trager method (Tragerwork) is an approach in which gentle, rhythmic touch is combined with exercises to release tension in posture and movement.
