Massage Research

An article about massage research.

Those who get massages more alert and less stressed, study shows

An article about massage in the workplace. Apparently it increases productivity and morale: "Research shows massage can lower stress, tension and fatigue, and one study in the International Journal of Neuroscience showed people given massage therapy proved more alert and calculated math problems faster and more accurately."

Not only that, but it supports employee retention in a competitive market.

Neuromyofascial Pain Syndromes are often Misdiagnosed as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Over the years as a massage therapist in San Francisco, I've had quite a few people come to me complaining that they have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), but that their doctor simply gave them a wrist brace, but it didn't help. After a massage, the "Carpal Tunnnel Syndrome" miraculously went away. This could be why. The nerves of the brachial plexus (a major bundle of nerves) come from your spine at about the 6th or 7th vertebrae. This bundle of nerves runs through your shoulder & pectoral area, all the way down your arm to your fingertips. If you're having pain, tingling or numbness in your arm, wrist or fingers, be aware that it may not be carpal tunnel. Whichever sort of doctor you go to, be sure they are looking at your whole limb, not just your wrist.


I'll be posting some more articles on the topic.

My new massage blog

I'm always finding news articles & books about massage and new related businesses that are interesting, and I love to share. I'll be posting things I learn and discover about therapeutic massage & wellness, as well as info about related practioners & businesses I like.