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Follow on Google News | Are You the One in Five with Arthritis? Massage Envy Spa Member IsAccording to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on October 7, 2010, “One in Five Adults Has Arthritis.” Two of the primary causes of arthritis are age and previous injury to a joint or joints.
By: Massage Envy “My wife and I became members of Massage Envy Spa Teas Crossing eight or nine months ago right after the grand opening,” he says. “We used to get massages at a school, but that was years ago. When we saw the new Massage Envy Spa so close to us, we said ‘Hey!’” Rick and wife Jeanie go in at least once a month. His massage therapist, Donna, attentively customizes the massage to his problem areas, which are his knees.. “For about three or four days after a massage, the pain greatly subsides. It doesn’t go away, but it’s much better,” he notes. “The rest of the time my knees are really stiff.” A former U.S. Marine, the 68-year-old is now retired after working 30 years as a Texas state trooper. In 1975, he was directing traffic at the scene of an accident when he was struck by a semi tractor-trailer. “It hit me just above the knees. Nothing was broken, but I was really bruised up and off a few days,” Rick explains. “My orthopedic surgeon says that injury and age have both contributed to the arthritis. It actually didn’t start giving me a problem until 1999, 25 years after the accident.” “Massage is a great investment for the benefits you get,” Rick adds. “Not just for the arthritis, but also for the overall relaxation from the deep tissue massage.” As the U.S. population ages, the number of people developing arthritis is expected to increase. Based on data from 2007 to 2009, the 2010 CDC study found that more than 70 percent of North American adults with arthritis are over 65. An adult is someone 18 or older. Arthritis is more common in women, and it doesn’t discriminate – all races, ethnic groups and cultures are affected. Massage Envy Spa and the Arthritis Foundation have joined forces to host the third annual Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On September 18, 2013, the 29 Houston area Massage Envy Spas will donate $10 from every one-hour massage or facial to the Arthritis Foundation. Over the past two years, this one-day nationwide event has raised over $1M for the Arthritis Foundation. Whatever the type of arthritis, there is no cure. Help raise funds for research by getting a massage or facial on September 18 at a Massage Envy Spa, or simply make a donation. Massage Envy Spa Teas Crossing is located at 1140 N. FM 3083 Rd. West, Suite 900, Conroe, TX 77304. For more information or to make an appointment, call 936-539-3689. To make an appointment for the Healing Hands for Arthritis event at other locations, log on to http://www.massageenvy.com/ AboutMassageEnvy Massage Envy Spa, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the leading provider of therapeutic massage in the United States. The national franchise is dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage and Spa services to consumers with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy Spa has nearly 900 locations in 47 states. The company was recently ranked #81 in Entrepreneur’ Over the past two years, Massage Envy Spa has donated nearly $100,000 to fund clinical research related to the benefits of massage therapy. Recent scientific studies have found that massage therapy increases immune function, decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many medical conditions including arthritis. With consumers visiting massage therapists at least 140 million times a year, it is evident that more Americans are turning to therapeutic massage to relieve the painful symptoms of arthritis and fibromyalgia, while improving circulation, joint flexibility, sleep patterns and an overall sense of well-being. The experienced, professional therapists at Massage Envy Spas can design effective and customized massage treatments to address the individual needs of any member or guest. AbouttheArthritisFoundation Striking one in every five adults and 300,000 children, arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability. The Arthritis Foundation (arthritis.org) Contact Jo Trizila TrizCom Inc. jo@TrizCom.com Office: 972-247-1369 Cell: 214-232-0078 End
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