Does Massage Therapy Work?

Does Massage Therapy Work?

Massage therapy should no longer be considered a luxury, it is a non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention supported by current best practice guidelines from the Canadian Medical Association and the American Medical Association.

Now is the time to work with our respective associations to integrate the latest research evidence into our practice

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The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Constipation and Quality of Life

The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Constipation and Quality of Life

It has been proposed that abdominal massage may be of benefit for patients who suffer from constipation. A biopsychosocial framework helps put into context the interconnected and multidirectional interaction between: physiology, thoughts, emotions, behaviors, culture, and beliefs.

In terms of clinical responses to massage therapy there are a couple of proposed mechanisms of action, including but not limited to: neurodynamics, contextually aided recovery, and neuromodulation

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