Research confirms that some forms of massage help against low-back pain
Most people have experienced back pain – and many hope that massage will relieve it. But not all forms of massage have been scientifically proven to help against low back pain. That is what the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) pointed out in information published on informedhealthonline.org today. Back pain often […]
Adults demonstrate modified immune response after receiving massage
Researchers in Cedars-Sinai’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences have reported people who undergo massage experience measureable changes in their body’s immune and endocrine response. Although there have been previous, smaller studies about the health benefits of massage, the Cedars-Sinai study is widely believed to be the first systematic study of a larger group […]
Massage therapy: A profession on the rise
Massage therapists elicit an impressive level of goodwill and increasing popularity among American adults. Fully two out of five adults have visited a massage therapist and 12% received at least one massage in 2004, putting massage on a par with consumer use of chiropractic and physical therapy services. These results come from a telephone […]
Massage eases low back pain in randomized controlled trial
Annals of Internal Medicine trial compared massage types at Group Health SEATTLE—Massage therapy helps ease chronic low back pain and improve function, according to a randomized controlled trial that the Annals of Internal Medicine will publish in its July 5 issue. The first study to compare structural and relaxation (Swedish) massage, the trial found that both […]
Myofascial release, a type of massage, improves range of motion to the same extent as static stretching
Myofascial release, a type of massage, improves range of motion to the same extent as static stretching in the short term, a new study shows. And in a separate study, contract–relax stretching was shown to weaken muscles more than static stretching. The results from both studies were presented here at the American College of […]
Antenatal Perineal Massage Decreases Risk of Perineal Trauma During Birth
Marie Hastings-Tolsma Evid Based Nurs. 2014;17(3) Commentary on: Beckmann MM, Stock OM. Antenatal perineal massage for reducing perineal trauma. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013;(4):CD005123 Implications for Practice and Research Pregnant women who have not yet experienced vaginal birth should be informed about the benefits of antenatal perineal massage. Conditions where antenatal perineal massage may benefit women who have […]
What it’s like to practice massage therapy in California
Many students wonder if it’s worth it to pursue ACHT’s dual physical therapy aide/massage therapist program. “What’s it like to practice massage therapy in California?” they wonder. We’ve done the research for you. Here’s some basic information about being a massage therapist in California. Your role: Massage therapy in California is about healing. Unlike many […]
A Day in the Life of a Massage Therapist
We hope you’ve enjoyed our “a day in the life” blog post series. Last but not least, let’s talk about what it’s like to be a massage therapist. This might be the toughest blog to write, because massage therapists can have so many different work environments and lifestyles, but we’ll give it a shot. Did […]
Top Reasons to Work as a Massage Therapist
A career as a massage therapist can be very rewarding, both financially and psychologically. Practitioners of the art experience many benefits that they might not otherwise have if they were to choose a different path within the healthcare industry. First, there is the obvious satisfaction that comes with helping people. Many tout the amazing benefits […]
Job Outlook for Massage Therapists
One is hard-pressed to find a career within the medical field that does not have a bright and promising future with good employment prospects as well as high earnings potential. This is no exception for a career as a massage therapist. In fact, the growth in that particular industry is higher than in many others […]