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...
Benefits of Using Massage Therapy to Treat TMJ A brief review of an article published in the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Have you ever wondered what inspires research...
Simple Massage Relieves Chronic Tension Headache Summary: Researchers in Spain have shown that the psychological and physiological state of patients with tension headache improves within 24 hours after receiving a...
Is soft tissue massage an effective treatment for mechanical shoulder pain? A study protocol Discussion Shoulder pain is a commonly occurring and potentially debilitating condition that affects many people. This...
Can Massage Help Relieve the Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Any type of regular massage therapy, along with other practices such as bright light therapy, and regular exercise, has...
Insomnia, Serotonin and Massage 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...
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...
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...
As many as one in six people suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD—a form of depression that seems to ride in on autumn’s coattails. Health experts have long suspected...