Complement Ther Clin Pract November 2014 PMID 25172313

Massage therapy research review.

Tiffany Field

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The discussions reveal a generally supportive tone, with many users noting the promising health benefits of moderate pressure massage highlighted in the publication, such as stress reduction and immune improvements. Comments like 'potential for transformative health benefits' and references to neurophysiological mechanisms demonstrate how word choice and context reflect both interest and recognition of the research's significance.

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Most discussions reflect a positive view of the research, emphasizing its benefits and potential for improving health outcomes.

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The posts show a high level of curiosity about the research findings and their practical implications, indicating strong reader interest.

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Several comments delve into specific mechanisms, such as neural activity and stress reduction, suggesting moderate but meaningful engagement.

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The discussions hint at the potential influence of the research on health practices and future studies, though direct evidence of widespread change is limited.

Abstract in brief

  • Moderate pressure massage has been shown to provide numerous health benefits, including increased weight gain in preterm infants, pain reduction in conditions like fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, and improvements in mental health such as reduced depression and anxiety, as well as better immune function.
  • Laboratory studies comparing moderate to light pressure massage indicate that moderate pressure reduces depression, anxiety, and heart rate, while also influencing brain activity related to relaxation, such as increased vagal activity and decreased cortisol levels; brain imaging suggests it affects regions involved in stress and emotion regulation.
  • Despite these promising findings, recent research on the neurophysiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying massage benefits is limited, highlighting the need for further investigation into how moderate pressure massage impacts the brain and body.

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マッサージ療法に関する研究レビュー(2014) 様々な痛みに対する効果 ・超音波群と比較して足部の痛みを改善した ・等尺性運動を施行した場合より骨盤痛が改善した ・マッサージおよびセルフマッサージにより頸部痛が改善する ・理学療法を施行した群より背部痛を軽減した https://t.co/Ecnb2fV9Sj

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マッサージ療法に関する研究レビュー 早産児に対するマッサージの効果一覧 ・体重増加、早期退院 ・迷走神経活動増加、胃の運動性増加 ・ナチュラルキラー細胞活性を増価させる ・生後12か月の認知スコアを改善する 元論文を見ていないので、真偽はアレですが、驚いた

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@alrightmo3 · X

マッサージ療法に関する研究レビュー(2014) 様々な痛みに対する効果 ・超音波群と比較して足部の痛みを改善した ・等尺性運動を施行した場合より骨盤痛が改善した ・マッサージおよびセルフマッサージにより頸部痛が改善する ・理学療法を施行した群より背部痛を軽減した https://t.co/Ecnb2fV9Sj

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@alrightmo3 · X

マッサージ療法に関する研究レビュー 早産児に対するマッサージの効果一覧 ・体重増加、早期退院 ・迷走神経活動増加、胃の運動性増加 ・ナチュラルキラー細胞活性を増価させる ・生後12か月の認知スコアを改善する 元論文を見ていないので、真偽はアレですが、驚いた

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