Whole-Person Health: An Integrated Approach to Musculoskeletal Health

Whole-Person Health: An Integrated Approach to Musculoskeletal Health

With a rich history spanning thousands of years practitioners from around the globe have been utilizing massage to address a wide range of health issues. These healing traditions were often rooted in an ecological understanding of health and well-being. Viewing our bodies as an ecosystem in delicate balance with its surroundings, constantly interacting with the environment and influenced by the natural world. This is a post on shifting massage therapy from a tissue-focused practice to a whole-person approach that considers the complex relationship between mind, body, and environment.

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The Evidence for Massage Therapy: A Summary of Current Research (Winter 2025)

The Evidence for Massage Therapy: A Summary of Current Research (Winter 2025)

Massage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that is used alongside standard medical care to help manage a number of symptoms. This post highlights systematic reviews and meta-analyses that support the use of massage therapy. Based on these systematic reviews massage therapy has a growing body of evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing pain and improving health-related quality of life in a variety of health conditions and rehabilitation. While massage therapy has shown promise, more research is still needed to determine the optimal duration, frequency, and intensity to maximize its benefits.

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