Massage and touch therapy, are more effective than pharmacologic treatments for reducing aggression and agitation in adults with dementia according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Dementia, which can be caused by Alzheimer’s disease, causes brain cells to degenerate. Agitation, anxiety and aggression in dementia sufferers present a challenge in caring. Pharmacologic
Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal complain, especially in office workers. Massage and exercise are commonly prescribed as a treatment. The short and long-term effect of massage and stretching & strengthening treatments as compared to pain education has not been well studied. Now, a large study from Sweden, has provided an evidence on the effectiveness
Use it or lose it. Conditions that require limb immobilization or extended be rest can lead to rapid muscle wasting. Medical interventions to prevent muscle disuse atrophy had limited success. Massage is known to prevent muscle dystrophy. In an experiment using rats, the application of massage, in the form of cyclic compressive loading to hindlimb
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a common overuse injury common with runners and cyclists. It is reported as the second most common cause of knee pain in runners and accounts for up to 12% of running injuries. The cause of ITBS could be a combination of several intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Many internet gurus seem
