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A simple massage could keep you from getting sick
Massages are a great way to release tension and stress and promote relaxation. But a new study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine has revealed for the first time that massages also provide a measurable, therapeutic benefit to the immune system as well. Dr. Mark Rapaport and his team of researchers from … [Read More...]
Massage Heals the Tissues of the Body
Brush aside any thoughts that massage is only a luxury splurge that has no real health benefits. To the contrary, hands-on healing helps you unwind, lowers blood pressure, promotes muscle relaxation and boosts your immune system. During a massage session, massage therapists use their hands and fingers to press and manipulate your skin, tendons, … [Read More...]
Massage Outperforms Meds For Low Back Pain
Is it conceivable that massage can provide more effective relief from low back pain than medication? A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests this therapy might indeed alleviate back pain better in the short term than traditional interventions of medicine, bed rest or exercise: Healthday reports. The investigation … [Read More...]
A Golfer’s Worst Nightmare Rehabilitated Through Massage
For many golfers, the only meaningful way to spend a sunny day is out on the links. With 18 holes to look forward to — the sun's rays caressing the greens, blue skies inviting deep breathes, and the warm leather grip of a favored club in hand — nothing much can break their joy of being alive. Until, that is, pain strikes. Pain in the physical … [Read More...]
Why Do My Muscles Feel Tight?
Why do muscles feel tight? Does that mean they are short? That they can't relax? And what can you do about it? Here are some of my thoughts about why muscles feel tight and what to do about it. Tightness is a Feeling, Not Just a Mechanical Condition If you say you feel “tight” in a particular area, that might mean several different … [Read More...]
3 Tips To Foam Rolling Success
Foam rolling is very popular. Athletic trainers use it as a part of the warm-up. Physical therapists use it as part of their treatment strategy, often to improve extensibility of “short” tissues. There is very limited evidence about what benefit, if any, foam rolling confers. But there are a few studies showing it leads to short term increases in … [Read More...]
Massage for Cancer Patients in the News
The benefits of massage therapy for cancer patients were communicated by an ABC affiliate serving Virginia, on March 5. In "Cancer Patients Get Boost from Massage Therapy," breast-cancer patient Sandy Briggs' journey through chemotherapy—a journey on which she discovered massage—is detailed. "After a successful lumpectomy, doctors told Briggs … [Read More...]
