Medication is a common way to prevent and treat migraine headaches, but some research suggests massage therapy may be helpful for some people. That’s especially good news for people who struggle with ...

Complementary and integrative medicine is a welcome alternative for many individuals who do not experience relief through or oppose the principles of modern medicine. Massage, for example, is widely ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Massage therapy has been practiced for thousands of years as a means of healing and relaxation. In recent times, there has been a growing interest in understanding the scientific basis ...

EVANSTON, Ill., Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Seventy-five percent of U.S. adults say their main reason for getting a massage in the past 12 months was either medical- or stress-related, a survey indicates. The ...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is in all sorts of products, such as oils, lotions, and even food. CBD oil has gained plenty of popularity in the area of massage therapy, too. This is because of health benefits it ...

Massage guns are commonplace these days, but the idea of using one to relieve aches, reduce tension and ease stiffness can still be a little confusing if you’ve never picked up one of these devices ...

Swedish massage is a type of massage therapy that’s primarily known for its relaxation effects. With this technique, a massage therapist targets muscles with a combination of friction, gliding strokes ...

Reflexology is a type of massage therapy that involves applying varying amounts of pressure to different parts of the feet, hands, and ears. The practice is purported to have a number of health ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

SAN FRANCISCO ― Massage therapy can provide symptomatic relief for chronic chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a new study suggests. The number of weekly massage sessions that a patient ...

Massage isn't just an occasional feel-good indulgence — it can be a great form of rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Need proof? According to research published in Complementary Therapy in Clinical ...

During massage therapy, a therapist will manipulate your muscles and other soft tissues to enhance their function, promote relaxation, or both. Massage therapy has been used in China for more than ...