A Comparison of Massage Therapy and Usual Medical Care for Chronic Low Back Pain.An abstract of the article "A Comparison of the Effects of 2 Types of Massage and Usual Care on Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Trial," by D. C. Cherkin and colleagues is presented.Cherkin...
Does massage therapy “work”? What do massage therapists say that they can do for people and their pain, and is there any scientific evidence to support those claims? Can massage therapists rub out sore “trigger points”? Massage is a popular treatment for tough, common pain problems like ...
The effect of deep-tissue massage therapy on blood pressure and heart rate. J Altern Complem Med 2008; 14: 125–128. Article Google Scholar Morris KT, Johnson N, Homer L, Walts D . A comparison of complementary therapy use between breast cancer patients and patients with other primary ...
Researchers asked 10 participants if they would pursue massage therapy as treatment for their OA, if covered by insurance, and all 10 participants answered that they would. This new research shows how massage therapy does more beyond physical healing and comfort, but stretches into improving the ...
Shiatsu therapy elicits activation of acupuncture points. The roots of Shiatsu may be traced back to Japan. Energy fluxes have the potential to mitigate muscle tension and stiffness. Shiatsu practitioners use several body parts, including their fingers, forearms, and elbows, to provide massages to...
King Rama V of Thailand(also known as King Chulalongkorn) played a significant role in promoting and formalizing Thai massage as part of Thailand's cultural heritage. He established the first public medical school in Thailand, where traditional Thai medicine, including massage therapy, was taught ...
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Pro’s on Urban earn more, with 70% of what you pay going directly to your therapist. For comparison, in some spas the therapist's cut is as low as 20%. And we put them back in the driver’s seat. They choose when and where they work, and we give them tools to make them feel...
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