Massage Therapy For COPD Treatment
What is COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is actually a group name for a spectrum of progressive conditions that result in permanent lung damage. These conditions block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
The two most common conditions connected to COPD are:
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema
Unfortunately, COPD is very common and an estimated 12-15 million people have been diagnosed, and another 12 million people have this condition and are yet to be diagnosed. Which means around 10% of this country is affected by COPD.
Symptoms of COPD:
Increased shortness of breath
Frequent coughing (with or without mucus)
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Frequent colds
Nose & throat infections
Extreme fatigue
How Can Massage Help COPD?
COPD is irreversible, but if diagnosed and treated early, symptoms can be managed. You can slow or even stop the progression of further damage.
Massage has been used to help people manage COPD by treating the primary and secondary respiratory muscles. Administering massage to the intercostal muscles that are in between the ribs can help someone breathe with less strain.
Tapotement is a type of massage stroke that uses percussion to soften muscle. Tapotement over the thoracic spine can loosen topical muscle but also can break up any mucus buildup in the lungs. COPD can flare up through stress. Regular massage will control the stress levels in the body and in turn, can limit flare-ups. Most importantly massage has much fewer negative side effects than prescribed medications.
If you or someone you know is suffering with COPD give us a call to schedule your massage treatments for lung disease today at (347)-560-6920. Our team of Massage Therapists in Brooklyn and NYC are experienced and knowledgeable in utilizing massage techniques to help COPD.
