Topic: Massage Research (14 Articles)

Research Briefs on Massage Benefits

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...

Massage Therapy & TMJ

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...

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Massage & Tension Headache

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...

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Massage & Shoulder Pain

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...

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Massage & Pain Management

Abstract The Effects of Massage Therapy on Pain Management in the Acute Care Setting Background Pain management remains a critical issue for hospitals and is receiving the attention of hospital...

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Massage & Migraines

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...

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Massage & Insomnia

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...

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Massage & Depression

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....

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Massage & Chronic Tension Headaches

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...

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Massage & Cancer-Related Pain

Study: Massage Therapy Shows Promise for Cancer-Related Pain. Massage therapy shows promise for reducing pain intensity and severity, as well as fatigue and anxiety in cancer populations compared to the...

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