Can a single massage session ease chronic pain and reduce stress?

A randomized controlled trial found that even one massage session can temporarily reduce chronic pain and anxiety in people living with long-term, non-cancer pain conditions.

In the study, patients with moderate to severe chronic pain received a short massage session.

Compared to a control group, those who received massage reported less pain and lower anxiety immediately after treatment and for up to one hour afterward.

Researchers concluded that massage therapy may be a useful short-term support for managing chronic pain and stress symptoms.

These findings suggest that massage may help the body enter a more relaxed state, easing both physical discomfort and emotional tension, even if the effects are temporary.

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