"Research typically seeks to establish precise causal relationships. But the impact of massage seems to be holistic in nature, integrating physical, emotional and neurological effects, explains Niki Munk, licensed massage therapist, associate professor at Indiana University Indianapolis, and research director of the Massage Therapy Foundation. Do you grind your teeth at night? Here's what to do While some perceive massage as a luxury, it has historically been part of healthcare, notes Munk."
"Dr Carla Kuon, an associate professor of internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, was seeking an opioid-free way to ease patients' pain. Inspired by UCSF's pediatric bone marrow transplant massage program, she raised funds and launched a similar service for adult patients. A study on the adult service in 2018 showed the massages were quite beneficial for distress, pain, tension, anxiety, fatigue and improved sleep, says Kuon, who is also a faculty member at the Osher Center for Integrative Health."
8.5% of Americans reported using massage for overall health in the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. Definitions of health vary widely, including physical and mental dimensions, complicating measurement of massage effects. Massage produces integrated physical, emotional, and neurological effects that can reduce pain, tension, anxiety, fatigue, and improve sleep and overall sense of wellness. Massage is increasingly included in hospital and integrative care settings and can serve as an opioid-sparing approach to pain. Pleasant touch generates soothing signals to the brain that promote perceived safety. Massage may benefit people across a range of health statuses.
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