Lower Back Pain is Reduced and Range of Motion Increased After Massage Therapy
International Journal of NeurosciencePublished 1 January 2001
Maria Hernandez‐Reif, T Field, Josh Krasnegor, Hillary Theakston
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Massage therapy is effective in reducing pain, stress hormones and symptoms associated with chronic low back pain.
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Adults (M age=39.6 years) with low back pain with a duration of at least 6 months received two 30-min massage or relaxation therapy sessions per week for 5 weeks. Participants receiving massage therapy reported experiencing less pain, depression, anxiety and their sleep had improved. They also showed improved trunk and pain flexion performance, and their serotonin and dopamine levels were higher.
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