Evidence-Based Massage Therapy Resources

Evidence-Based Massage Therapy for Specific Conditions: As the body of knowledge to support the use of massage therapy continues to grow, understanding the basic science behind what we do enable us to apply this work to a number of conditions including, but not limited to:

• Sports Massage for Athletic Performance

• Cervicogenic Dizziness

• Cervicogenic Tinnitus

• Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain

• Frozen Shoulder

• Shin Splints

• Phantom Limb Pain

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 

• Post-Surgical ACL Injuries 

• Nerve Entrapments

• Massage Therapy for People with Dupuytren's Disease

• Massage Therapy for People with Elbow Pain

• Massage Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Repetitive Strain Injuries

• Massage Therapy for People with Tendon Pain

• Massage Therapy for People with Temporomandibular Disorders

Additional Resources for Massage Therapists

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

• Glossary of Massage Therapy Terms

• 20 Books on Health and Well-being to Add to Your Reading List

• Top 25 Open Access Papers for Massage Therapists

• A Brief History of Massage Therapy: From Ancient Times to Modern Healthcare

• A Few Thoughts on Myofascial Trigger Points

• Mindfulness-Based Interventions

• The Use of Cupping Massage for Musculoskeletal Pain

• The Power of Touch: Exploring the Science Behind Massage Therapy

• 10 Open Access Research Articles About Low Back Pain

• Free Educational Resources for Massage Therapists

• How Does Massage Therapy Work?

• The Power of Touch: Exploring the Science Behind Massage Therapy for 10 Common Musculoskeletal Conditions

• Hot or Cold? Understanding Thermotherapy for Pain and Recovery

• Auricular Acupressure for Musculoskeletal Pain