How effective is pediatric massage therapy for psychological problems?

Psychological problems have been the focus of pediatric massage therapy research including aggression, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

In a study on 50 preschoolers “with aggressive and deviant behavior” the children were massaged daily for 20 minutes and by the third month and again at 6 and 12 months, the massaged children had lower parent and teacher-rated aggression scores on the Child Behavior Checklist.

In another study, aggressive adolescents residing in a closed hospital unit were given a month of 10-minute daily chair massages and at the end of the month, they were less aggressive.

Healthcare continues evolving to less-invasive, natural, and drug-free methods, recognizing the value of massage therapy as an aspect of wellness.

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