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Abdominal Massage & Constipation
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Abstract Effects of Abdominal Massage in Management of Constipation – A randomized controlled trial Background: Associated with decreases in quality of life, constipation is a relatively common problem. Abdominal massage appears to increase bowel function, but unlike laxatives with no negative side effects. Because earlier studies have methodological flaws and cannot provide recommendations, more research is needed. Objective: This study investigates the effects of abdominal massage…
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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 practitioner’s work with a client who has a condition which is…
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Can Massage Help Relieve the Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
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Any type of regular massage therapy, along with other practices such as bright light therapy, and regular exercise, has been proven to decrease the symptoms of SAD. In these dog days of summer, while many of us are enjoying the sun and heat, there are some who already smell autumn in the air, awakening feelings of dread and anxiety around how they will survive the coming…
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Concussions and Massage Therapy as Rehab
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Different Concussion Symptoms, Different Therapists. At York University in Toronto, the sport injury clinic provides a team approach to dealing with concussions among players on its varsity teams. Sports medicine doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists and more all bring their individual specialty to get an athlete back on the field or ice, but always with a go-slow approach, says Cindy Hughes, head athletic therapist and clinic…
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Hot Stone Massage
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A specialty technique that incorporates the soothing warmth of smooth, heated basalt stones. Originating from ancient healing practices across the globe, including Native America, South America, Africa, Europe, Egypt, India, and China, hot stone massage has been revered for its therapeutic benefits for centuries. During the massage, basalt stones of varying sizes, shapes, and weights are carefully placed on strategic points of the body and used…
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How Stress Affects the Human Body
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It’s in your head: Most people believe they control their stress levels. But stress is a physical response, an evolutionary tool that helps us respond to threats. When presented with a stressful situation, the body responds by releasing two hormones: cortisol and adrenalin. These naturally occurring hormones allow us to initiate our fight or flight response, giving us the energy, giving us the energy to battle…
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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 of insomnia and 10 percent of Americans experiencing chronic insomnia. While…
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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. The benefits of soft tissue massage as a commonly used treatment…
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Massage & Arthritis
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By Susan Bernstein The health benefits of massage are varied, but can it ease the pain of arthritis? Find out what’s proven to work best, and what you should know about massage for arthritis. Like many people with arthritis, Connie DeIanni has days when her pain is hard to manage. One tactic she uses to fight her pain, as well as the stress that comes along…
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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 with breast cancer for (1) improving mood and biological measures associated…
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