A stroke occurs when blood flow to a particular area of the brain is interrupted, or when an artery in the brain bursts and floods the surrounding tissue with blood. A stroke caused by an obstruction of blood is called a cerebral ischemia, while a ruptured artery is known as cerebral hemorrhage.
Ischemia strokes are by far the most common, counting for roughly 80 percent. Depending on the severity of a stroke and where in the brain it occurs, the damaging effects can range from mild to severe and include:
+ Weakness, numbness, tingling or paralysis to limbs, facial muscles or sometimes an entire side of the body
+ Impaired vision
+ Inability to walk or problems with coordination and balance
+ Problems with chewing, swallowing and speech
+ Memory loss
Patients in recovery from stroke may receive support from a diverse range of healthcare professionals, including speech therapists, physiotherapists, neurologists and registered massage therapists.
Massage therapy can play an important role in the patient’s recovery process, helping to improve nerve function and joint mobility while relieving stress associated with the trauma of strokes.
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