27/11/2025
Inflammation occurs when the body releases chemicals that trigger an immune response to fight off infection or heal damaged tissue.
The four main signs of inflammation are redness, heat, swelling, and pain. These are the classical signs that have been recognized for centuries as part of the body’s response to injury or infection. A fifth sign, loss of function, often accompanies these four and can be caused by the pain and swelling.
• Redness: This occurs because blood vessels widen and blood flow increases to the affected area.
• Heat: The increased blood flow also makes the inflamed area feel warm to the touch.
• Swelling: Fluid buildup in the tissue, a condition called edema, causes the area to swell.
• Pain: This is a protective response that signals that something is wrong and can be felt when the area is touched or even constantly.
• Loss of Function: This can manifest as difficulty moving a joint, speaking, or breathing, depending on the location of the inflammation.
Holistic Massage Therapies have fully qualified remedial therapists ready to assist with areas of inflammation related to pain relief and lymphatic drainage to myofascial and mobilisation of joints to emotional blockages and other emotional conditions. Please call 07 5536 3811 or visit our website to learn more of the modalities available that suit your needs. HICAPS available.
