Massage therapy is so much more than just a feel good treat. Besides stress reduction, relaxation, and pain reduction in the back and neck, massage therapy can be a great tool for many other conditions.
The therapeutic benefits of massage continue to be researched and studied. Recent research has shown the effectiveness of massage for the following conditions:
- Cancer-related fatigue.
- Low back pain.
- Osteoarthritis of the knee.
- Reducing post-operative pain.
- Boosting the body’s immune system functioning.
- Decreasing the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Lowering blood pressure.
- Reducing headache frequency.
- Easing alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
- Decreasing pain in cancer patients.
