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Neuropathy Massage Treatment

Often associated with diabetes, neuropathy is a painful condition resulting from nerve damage that may affect motor, sensory and autonomic neurons. Massage has proven effective in the treatment of neuropathy.

  1. Types

    • Swedish massage, featuring tapping, rubbing and hacking movements, is most often used in treating neuropathy. Other popular forms of massage include Trager, which employs a gentle rocking motion, and Rolfing, which utilizes intense, deep-tissue massage.

    Benefits

    • Massage eases stress and promotes muscle relaxation. It can reduce heart rate, lower blood pressure, enhance blood and lymph flow and stimulate nerves. Massage also releases endorphins to help fight pain.

    Features

    • In individuals suffering neuropathy due to diabetes, massage has been shown to help insulin absorption and regulate glucose levels.

    Time Frame

    • Most neuropathy massage sessions last between 30 and 90 minutes. These can be practiced once a week or even daily if necessary.

    Considerations

    • Individuals suffering from neuropathy may want to purchase back massagers, foot massagers and hand massagers in order to continue treatment at home.

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