Ankylosing Spondylitis - Bodywork & Massage Therapy Joint stiffness can often cause you to assume uncomfortable postures and positions, which leads to overuse and strain of the muscles, explained Jonathan Kirschner, MD, an assistant professor in the Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine Division of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “Massage can certainly help with muscle pain and stiffness,” Dr. Kirschner said, but also noted that it doesn’t necessarily help with joint stiffness. For that, he said, physical therapy for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or doing light exercise is beneficial.... READ MORE#movement #massage #posture #therapy
Joint stiffness can often cause you to assume uncomfortable postures and positions, which leads to overuse and strain of the muscles, explained Jonathan Kirschner, MD, an assistant professor in the Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine Division of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “Massage can certainly help with muscle pain and stiffness,” Dr. Kirschner said, but also noted that it doesn’t necessarily help with joint stiffness. For that, he said, physical therapy for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or doing light exercise is beneficial.... READ MORE#movement #massage #posture #therapy