Massage therapy restores peripheral vascular function after exertion. METHODS: The purpose of this study was to determine if lower extremity exercise-induced muscle injury reduces vascular function of the upper extremity and if massage therapy improves peripheral vascular function after exertion-induced muscle injury. Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) was determined by ultrasound at each time point.…
Having trouble keeping focused? Massage therapy has been clinically proven among youth to reduce symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including fidgeting and focusing on tasks. Two studies done on the effects of massage therapy for youth suffering from ADHD found that those who received massage were happier and more focused on school work.…
As many people may have experienced, trying to quit smoking can come with severe withdrawal symptoms including intense cigarette cravings and anxiety. In a controlled study by Hernandez-Reif, Field & Hart (1999), smokers were taught self-massage techniques to use during three cravings a day for one month. Those who practiced the treatment had lower levels…
Did you know massage therapy has been clinically proven to reduce migraine frequency and improve sleep quality? A study by Lawler & Cameron (2006) randomly assigned migraine sufferers into either massage or control groups, with the massage patients receiving weekly treatment for 6 weeks. Massage therapy resulted in decreased anxiety, heart rate, and cortisol levels…