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Massage
practiceTherapeutic bodywork for recovery and relaxation
Reported Benefits
Aromatherapy massage: a promising non-pharmacological adjuvant treatment for osteoarthritis knee pain.
Not specified in summary
A randomized controlled trial of 68 adults with knee osteoarthritis receiving standard Swedish massage over 8 weeks showed statistically significant improvements in pain and physical function.
Massage therapy research review.
Field T
Moderate pressure massage in adults with rheumatoid arthritis in upper limbs increased grip strength, range of motion, and reduced pain compared to light pressure.
An Integrated Cervical Stabilization Exercise and Thai Self-Massage Approach for Managing Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain in Young Adults: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
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In a randomized controlled trial of 228 participants with chronic nonspecific neck pain, 60-minute massages given multiple times per week over 4 weeks were more effective than fewer or shorter sessions in reducing pain.
Massage Therapy for Health: What the Science Says
NCCIH
A systematic review of seven RCTs with 352 arthritis participants found low- to moderate-quality evidence that massage reduces pain and improves function compared to nonactive therapies.
Massage therapy research review.
Field T
Moderate pressure massage in adults with rheumatoid arthritis in upper limbs increased grip strength, range of motion, and reduced pain compared to light pressure.
Aromatherapy massage: a promising non-pharmacological adjuvant treatment for osteoarthritis knee pain.
Not specified in summary
A randomized controlled trial of 68 adults with knee osteoarthritis receiving standard Swedish massage over 8 weeks showed statistically significant improvements in pain and physical function.
An Integrated Cervical Stabilization Exercise and Thai Self-Massage Approach for Managing Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain in Young Adults: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
Not specified in summary
In a randomized controlled trial of 228 participants with chronic nonspecific neck pain, 60-minute massages given multiple times per week over 4 weeks were more effective than fewer or shorter sessions in reducing pain.
Aromatherapy massage: a promising non-pharmacological adjuvant treatment for osteoarthritis knee pain.
Not specified in summary
A randomized controlled trial of 68 adults with knee osteoarthritis receiving standard Swedish massage over 8 weeks showed statistically significant improvements in pain and physical function.
Use of Massage Therapy for Pain, 2018-2023: A Systematic Review.
Not specified
This systematic review of 129 reviews found moderate-certainty evidence from multiple trials that massage therapy benefits pain in various conditions, though high-certainty evidence remains limited.
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May Help With
Chronic autoimmune disease causing joint inflammation
Massage therapy research review.
Field T
Moderate pressure massage in adults with rheumatoid arthritis in upper limbs increased grip strength, range of motion, and reduced pain compared to light pressure.
Chronic or recurring pain in joints from arthritis, overuse, or inflammation
Massage Therapy for Health: What the Science Says
NCCIH
A systematic review of seven RCTs with 352 arthritis participants found low- to moderate-quality evidence that massage reduces pain and improves function compared to nonactive therapies.
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