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Category: Massage Research
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Research Briefs on Massage Benefits
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Stress includes physiological and psychological components. Physical symptoms of stress response include elevated blood pressure, cardiac and digestive changes, moodiness, indecisiveness, and neuromuscular problems. As the world in which we live becomes increasingly stressful we really only have two choices: either we avoid stress, or we learn how to deal with it effectively. Because it
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Benefits of Using Massage Therapy to Treat TMJ
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A brief review of an article published in the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Have you ever wondered what inspires research in massage therapy and bodywork? Often, it starts from the work of practitioners who write case reports illustrating their experiences with clients and patients. A case report is a detailed description of a
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Simple Massage Relieves Chronic Tension Headache
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Summary: Researchers in Spain have shown that the psychological and physiological state of patients with tension headache improves within 24 hours after receiving a 30-minute massage. Researchers at the University of Granada — in collaboration with the Clinical Hospital San Cecilio and the University Rey Juan Carlos — have shown that the psychological and physiological
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Is soft tissue massage an effective treatment for mechanical shoulder pain? A study protocol
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Discussion Shoulder pain is a commonly occurring and potentially debilitating condition that affects many people. This planned study will use a single-blinded randomized controlled design to investigate whether the addition of soft tissue massage to exercise therapy in the treatment of shoulder pain has greater effects on pain, disability, and function over exercise therapy alone.
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Massage & Migraines
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Abstract A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Massage Therapy as a Treatment for Migraine Background Migraine is a distressing disorder that is often triggered by stress and poor sleep. Only one randomized controlled trial (RCT) has assessed the effects of massage therapy on migraine experiences, which yielded some promising findings. Purpose An RCT was designed to
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Insomnia, Serotonin and Massage
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Insomnia is associated with a lack of serotonin. Massage increases serotonin levels. Read about the neurochemistry of sleep and the logical connection indicating bodywork for the sleep deprived. Insomnia means trouble either falling asleep or staying asleep. The prevalence of insomnia is staggering, with more than 30 percent of American adults suffering from occasional bouts
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Massage & Depression
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Abstract Treatment Effects of Massage Therapy in Depressed People: A Meta-Analysis. Objective To systematically investigate the treatment effects of massage therapy in depressed people by incorporating data from recent studies. Data Sources A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of massage therapy in depressed people was conducted using published studies from PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and
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Massage & Chronic Tension Headaches
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Abstract Massage Therapy and Frequency of Chronic Tension Headaches Objectives The effect of massage therapy on chronic non-migraine headache was investigated. Methods Chronic tension headache sufferers received structured massage therapy treatment directed toward neck and shoulder muscles. Headache frequency, duration, and intensity were recorded and compared with baseline measures. Results Compared with baseline values, headache
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Study: Massage Therapy Shows Promise for Cancer-Related Pain.
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Massage therapy shows promise for reducing pain intensity and severity, as well as fatigue and anxiety in cancer populations compared to the active comparators evaluated in a new systematic review. This is the conclusion of a collaborative meta-analysis of research on massage therapy for pain conducted by Samueli Institute, in Alexandria, Va., and commissioned by
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Massage & Breast Care
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Breast cancer patients have improved immune and neuroendocrine functions following massage therapy. Objectives: Women with breast cancer are at risk for elevated depression, anxiety, and decreased natural killer (NK) cell number. Stress has been linked to increased tumor development by decreasing NK cell activity. The objectives of this study included examining massage therapy for women