Neuromuscular Trigger Point Massage in Manhattan Beach: Massage Improves Vascular Health; Relieves Pain
Nina Cherie Franklin, a University of Illinois at Chicago postdoctoral fellow in physical therapy, lead a study of the effects of massage on the body. Volunteers were broken into three groups: one that did strenuous leg exercises and received no treatment, one that did the exercises and received massage therapy, and one that did no exercise but received massage therapy anyway. One set of results was expected: the exercise+massage group reported no soreness 90 minutes after the massage, and the exercise-only group was still reporting soreness a full day later. But more impressive was the other result: all three groups had their blood flow measured, and the exercise-only group had reduced blood flow up to 72 hours later — but both of the other groups had improved blood flow 72 hours after their massage. This means that patients with impaired vascular function and/or limited mobility may benefit significantly from regular massage therapy. If you want to get lasting relief from back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and more, then call and book neuromuscular massage today!
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, April 2014
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