Research Notes on Conditions Helped by Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is useful in treating a variety of conditions related to physical injury and also in maintaining overall mental health and well-being.1 A few conditions treated by massage therapy include: breast and other forms of cancer, hypertension, migraine headaches, carpal tunnel and anxiety.2
Fast Facts:
- Consultation with a licensed massage therapist can help you decide on the best massage technique for your condition.3
- Medical massage for treatment of chronic conditions differs from massage for relaxation therapy.4
- Locating a qualified massage therapist can be done by calling toll-free at 888-843-2682 [888-THE-AMTA] or using the AMTA free national locator service online.5
Top Resources on Conditions Helped by Massage Therapy
- American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA): Massage and Serious Health Conditions
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): What Is Massage Good For?
- American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) (via Northwestern Health Sciences University): Massage Therapy: Conditions it Treats
- Suite101: Arthritis and Massage Therapy | Anxiety and Massage Therapy | Massage Therapy and Fibromyalgia
- AllAboutArthritis: Massage Therapy for Managing Arthritis Pain
- Mayo Clinic: Massage: A Relaxing Method to Relieve Stress and Pain
- MassageTherapy101: Lymphatic Massage | Manual Lymph Drainage | Oncology Massage | Headache Relief
- Healthline: Massage Therapy for Back Pain
- Holisticonline: Massage Therapy for Tinnitus | Massage Therapy for Varicose Veins
Research Notes References
- ↑ MassageTherapy101: Benefits of Massage Therapy: Massage Treats the Whole Body and Mind
- ↑ American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA): Massage and Serious Health Conditions
- ↑ American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA): Choosing a Type of Massage
- ↑ Wikipedia: Medical Massage
- ↑ American Massage Therapy Association: Finding a Qualified Massage Therapist
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