Health Tip: Massage Arthritis Pain

Help strained joints and muscles

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(HealthDay News) -- Medication can help ease arthritis pain, but a gentle massage can also provide relief.

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The Arthritis Foundation has this advice:

• If you start to feel pain or discomfort while massaging the arthritic area, stop right away.
• Avoid massaging any joints that are swollen or very painful.
• Use lotion or massage oil on your skin.
• If you massage using a menthol gel, make sure to wash it all off before you apply any heat to the area. This will help prevent burns.
• If you go to a professional masseuse, make sure he or she has experience in working with people who have arthritis.

-- Diana Kohnle