Research on Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Does research support massage therapy as helpful for osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting around 500 million people worldwide, or around 7% of the global population. In the United States, over 32.5 million have osteoarthritis. Two randomized controlled trials found positive short-term effects in the form of reduced pain and improved […]
Research Supports Benefits of Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Does research support massage therapy as helpful for some fibromyalgia symptoms? Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million US adults, about 2% of the adult population. 9 studies of over 404 participants found massage therapy (continued for at least 5 weeks) improved pain, anxiety, and depression in people with fibromyalgia. 10 studies of 478 total participants compared […]
Research Supports Benefits of Pediatric Massage
How does massage benefit infants and pediatric clients? Research continues to support the benefits of massage for both infants and pediatric clients. Massage therapy for pediatric and infant clients offers benefits for conditions, including sleep issues, autism, eczema, weight gain, anxiety and pain management. Some of the benefits of pediatric massage include: Growth and development support Gastrointestinal […]