What Research Tells Us About Massage

19 May 2022
What Research Tells Us About Massage

If you’re reading this blog, there’s a good chance that you’ve already come in to Cure Touch to get a massage from one of our therapists before. Maybe you came in to unwind from a stressful day; maybe you came in to address some chronic neck or low back pain; maybe you recently had surgery or were in a car accident. Whatever the reason, you came in hoping that massage would give you the relief you were looking for – and you aren’t the first. In the past few years, massage therapy has become increasingly mainstream as more and more people seek out new, integrative ways to manage their health..

15 Health Benefits of Massage Therapy

29 May 2015

The benefits of massage therapy are far-reaching. Massage helps to relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that leads to illness and disease and can also assist clients with acute injuries such as car accidents or sport related injuries. Some of the benefits of massage therapy include: Helps alleviate tension-related headaches and the effects of eyestrain Assists in recovery after an automobile accident Improves range of motion and joint flexibility Alleviates low-back pain and relaxes overused muscles Reduces post-surgery adhesions and swelling Manages anxiety and depression Releases endorphins-amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller Alleviates discomfort experienced during pregnancy and assists with shorter, easier labor for expectant.