February 2012 PMID 22301554

Massage therapy attenuates inflammatory signaling after exercise-induced muscle damage.

Justin D Crane, Daniel I Ogborn, Colleen Cupido, Simon Melov, Alan Hubbard, Jacqueline M Bourgeois, Mark A Tarnopolsky

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What people are saying

Numerous discussions support the article's conclusions, such as mentions that massage can reduce inflammation and support cellular repair, with some posts highlighting the benefits in mitochondrial biogenesis and recovery. The tone varies from supportive to inquisitive, reflecting a moderate but engaged interest in how massage therapy can influence physical health and recovery processes.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the findings by emphasizing massage therapy's anti-inflammatory effects and potential for enhancing muscle recovery.

InterestModerate interest

While there is general interest in the topic, some discussions are more enthusiastic than others, indicating moderate engagement with the broader implications.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posts reference specific findings, such as the reduction of inflammatory signaling and promotion of mitochondrial biogenesis, showing deep engagement with the science.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the potential influence of this research on exercise recovery practices, though they stop short of claiming revolutionary changes.

Abstract in brief

  • Massage therapy activates key cellular signaling pathways like FAK and ERK12, which promote mitochondrial biogenesis and help repair muscle after exercise-induced damage.
  • It also reduces inflammation by decreasing levels of cytokines such as TNF and IL6, and lessens cellular stress indicators like HSP27, even though it doesn't impact muscle energy stores like glycogen or lactate.
  • Overall, massage therapy appears to support muscle recovery by minimizing inflammation and encouraging cellular repair processes after exercise.]

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山﨑 裕太(Yamazaki Yuta)
@hari_sports_YY · X

ちなみにマッサージ刺激による効果が示唆される論文はコチラになります。 題名:Massage Therapy Attenuates Inflammatory Signaling After Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage Science Translational Medicine 01 Feb 2012: Vol. 4, Issue 119, pp. 119ra13 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3002882

Aug 15, 2019 · 3 likes · 3,616 followers View post →
taka_hirai
@stac_hirai_sub · X

Massage therapy attenuates inflammatory signaling after exercise-induced muscle damage https://t.co/HfcjWqeMik

Mar 18, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,897 followers View post →
Pritish Iyer
@pritish_iyer · X

Interesting - massage after intense exercise increases PGC-1a and might promote mitochondrial biogenesis https://t.co/eBQ4hB6RWm https://t.co/L4Xy1JY8SP

Oct 16, 2025 · 1 like · 383 followers View post →
nia
@niaDQ10 · X

マッサージを非科学的な民間療法かただのリラクゼーションだと思って治療手段として認めないどころか毛嫌いしてる医者も多いけど炎症を軽減しミトコンドリアの生成を高める作用があることはとっくに実証されてるんよね 正直取り入れる整形がもっと増えるべきだと思う https://t.co/JKEnByYWy0

Apr 25, 2025 · 1,014 followers View post →

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Pritish Iyer
@pritish_iyer · X

Interesting - massage after intense exercise increases PGC-1a and might promote mitochondrial biogenesis https://t.co/eBQ4hB6RWm https://t.co/L4Xy1JY8SP

Oct 16, 2025 · 1 like · 383 followers View post →
nia
@niaDQ10 · X

マッサージを非科学的な民間療法かただのリラクゼーションだと思って治療手段として認めないどころか毛嫌いしてる医者も多いけど炎症を軽減しミトコンドリアの生成を高める作用があることはとっくに実証されてるんよね 正直取り入れる整形がもっと増えるべきだと思う https://t.co/JKEnByYWy0

Apr 25, 2025 · 1,014 followers View post →
USK
@gohandaisuki555 · X

RT @stac_hirai_sub: Massage therapy attenuates inflammatory signaling after exercise-induced muscle damage https://t.co/HfcjWqeMik

Mar 18, 2024 · 1 share · 593 followers View post →
taka_hirai
@stac_hirai_sub · X

Massage therapy attenuates inflammatory signaling after exercise-induced muscle damage https://t.co/HfcjWqeMik

Mar 18, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,897 followers View post →
山﨑 裕太(Yamazaki Yuta)
@hari_sports_YY · X

ちなみにマッサージ刺激による効果が示唆される論文はコチラになります。 題名:Massage Therapy Attenuates Inflammatory Signaling After Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage Science Translational Medicine 01 Feb 2012: Vol. 4, Issue 119, pp. 119ra13 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3002882

Aug 15, 2019 · 3 likes · 3,616 followers View post →