October 2010 PMID 20809811

A preliminary study of the effects of a single session of Swedish massage on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal and immune function in normal individuals.

Mark Hyman Rapaport, Pamela Schettler, Catherine Breese

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76
Peak: 2 in Oct 2024
across 5 sources since May 2019

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9,116
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May 2019 – May 2025

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What people are saying

Many posts refer to the physiological effects described in the study, such as decreases in stress hormones and immune boosting, highlighting an overall openness and curiosity. The tone combines scientific interest with casual curiosity, using words like 'significant,' 'may improve,' and 'interesting effects,' which demonstrates moderate engagement and appreciation for the research's potential implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, with some expressing support or curiosity about its results.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, evidenced by curiosity about the effects and implications of massage therapy.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reflect moderate engagement by referencing specific hormonal and immune responses, indicating some detailed discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that users see potential significance in the findings, though without strong calls to action or widespread debate.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how a single session of Swedish massage affects hormones related to stress and immune function in healthy adults, hypothesizing it would boost oxytocin and reduce stress hormones like cortisol and ACTH.
  • The research involved comparing 45-minute Swedish massage sessions to a light touch control, measuring changes in stress hormones, immune cell markers, and cytokines before and after the sessions.
  • Results showed that massage significantly decreased stress-related hormones (AVP and cortisol), increased immune cell counts, but these effects were not directly linked to changes in oxytocin levels.]

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Amanda Baskwill, PhD (she/her)
@abaskwill · X

#imtrc2019 Link to Rapaport et al’s article - A Preliminary Study of the Effects of a Single Session of Swedish Massage on Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal and Immune Function in Normal Individuals. https://t.co/hVCEo82fFp

May 10, 2019 · 2 likes · 506 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/qhnJtVivl6 Un estudio preliminar de los efectos de una sola sesión de masaje sueco sobre la función hipotalámica-pituitaria-adrenal e inmune en individuos normales Los datos preliminares sugieren que una sola sesión de terapia de masaje sueca produce efectos

Aug 6, 2023 · 8,035 followers View post →

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Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/qhnJtVivl6 Un estudio preliminar de los efectos de una sola sesión de masaje sueco sobre la función hipotalámica-pituitaria-adrenal e inmune en individuos normales Los datos preliminares sugieren que una sola sesión de terapia de masaje sueca produce efectos

Aug 6, 2023 · 8,035 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

2010年の研究 45分のマッサージにオキシトシンを増やす効果は確認されなかった https://t.co/4jEy3BV7Ed フェイシャルマッサージは主観的に気持ちと思わせる効果しかない https://t.co/3qU1VhD0zt #自分用メモ

Oct 7, 2022 · 178 followers View post →
Amanda Baskwill, PhD (she/her)
@abaskwill · X

#imtrc2019 Link to Rapaport et al’s article - A Preliminary Study of the Effects of a Single Session of Swedish Massage on Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal and Immune Function in Normal Individuals. https://t.co/hVCEo82fFp

May 10, 2019 · 2 likes · 506 followers View post →