Association of Massage Therapists

Massage therapy will often leave you feeling more limber and flexible ...

Possibly not as flexible as AI seems to think but why not test out the algorithm and book a treatment?*

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A recent study by the University of Missouri has found that giving nurses massages during their work shift not only reduces their physical aches and pains but also leaves them feeling mentally rejuvenated to return to work.

Proof-of-concept study explores massage therapy to help reduce nurse burnout Even before the coronavirus pandemic, high rates of burnout and staffing shortages plagued the nursing industry, primarily because of the stressful demands of the job. The COVID-19 pandemic only amplified these challenges, and with nearly a third of all Missouri nurses nearing retirement, improving....

In this small study, six sessions of massage significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, while also enhancing sleep in women with hypertension. The findings suggest that massage therapy could be a useful adjunctive therapy in the management of hypertension and associated sleep disorders, particularly in settings where non-pharmacological options are valued.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32678299/

“The most important part of a massage is the conversation you have with your therapist before the treatment starts. At this point, the therapist should go over exactly what the massage entails and ask you if there are areas you would like them to avoid or focus on.”

What's Normal – & Not Normal – During a Massage? Unfortunately, as we saw with the movement and beyond, sexual assault and misconduct does not just apply high-profile figures — primarily those in the entertainment industry and politics. In reality, this issue spans much wider and affects so many people in their day-to-day routine. This ha...

The way we feel about being touched—and the way we touch others—is shaped by our personal and generational affective history.

Touch is a vital form of bonding and an important part of our shared psychohistory, although its significance often remains unconscious.

Touch biographies reveal transgenerational nature of touch The way we feel about being touched—and the way we touch others—is shaped by our personal and generational affective history. Touch inequalities, too, are often transmitted through generations, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Tampere shows. For the study,...

Does massage improve circulation? On the whole, evidence suggests that massage may be quite effective at improving peripheral circulation – close to the skin surface and the areas where the tension was applied directly – but may not produce similar effects for the bigger veins and arteries in our body.

Does massage help circulation? Does massage help circulation and what massage techniques can improve your blood flow?

Unplug with a massage.

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Here are some useful self-massage and other tips for managing plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis massage: How to, massage tools, and self-massage Plantar fasciitis causes inflammation and soreness in the sole of the foot, but people can use stretching exercises and self-massage to relieve pain. Learn more.

Massage therapy may be a helpful intervention for migraine for some people. It can’t cure the condition but it may help to reduce the symptoms or frequency of migraine headaches.

Massage for migraine: Best types and self-massage tips Some studies suggest that massage may help reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of migraine headaches. Learn how to try it here.

“Massage can be a great source of relief for stress and tension headaches. The most common areas that cause headaches are tension in the jaw, temples, neck or shoulders.”

Can you use massage for headache relief? Can you use massage for headache relief? We consult the experts to find out

Step away from the André Rieu CD!

Your massage therapist won't mind if you ask them to turn off the Enya or whale sounds either ...

Local Bloke’s Massage Ruined After Pan-Flute Cover Of Adele Reminds Him Of High School Breakup KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACT A local Bloke’s attempt at self-care has been ruined this week, thanks to a playlist that reminded him of his toughest heartbreak. After several weeks of back spasms, The Advocate understands local fitter and turner Brian Beaurepaire visited Royal Orchid Reme...

This meta-analysis showed that massage therapy can significantly lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with hypertension and prehypertension. The reductions in blood pressure were comparable to those achieved by some antihypertensive medications, highlighting the potential to use massage therapy as an adjunct treatment for hypertension.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25419947/

This meta-analysis showed that massage therapy can significantly lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with hypertension and pre-hypertension. The reductions in blood pressure were comparable to those achieved by some anti-hypertensive medications, highlighting the potential to use massage therapy as an adjunct treatment for hypertension.

Effects of Massage on Blood Pressure in Patients With Hypertension and Prehypertension: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - PubMed This systematic review found a medium effect of massage on SBP and a small effect on DBP in patients with hypertension or prehypertension. High-quality randomized controlled trials are urgently required to confirm these results, although the findings of this study can be used to guide future researc...

Science is now beginning to provide an account of why touch matters so much. Touch on the skin can reduce heartrate, blood pressure and cortisol levels – all factors related to stress – in both adults and babies. It facilitates the release of oxytocin, a hormone that provides sensations of calm, relaxation and being at peace with the world.

Touch is a language we cannot afford to forget | Aeon Essays The language of touch binds our minds and bodies to the broader social world. What happens when touch becomes taboo?

Everyone deserves a visit from the snail of serenity. Book a massage!

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“One of the things that keeps us from healing is our own stress responses, and so part of the administration of fully effective care, that full person care, is to break out of the stress cycle so that you can let your immune system work as it needs to work”.

A US hospital-based study found that massage therapy is comparable to medication in helping with pain, stress and anxiety in kids with some types of cancer and sickle cell anemia.

Research shows massage significantly reduces stress, pain, anxiety in kids with cancer, sickle cell anemia University Hospitals published a large study showing that massage therapy is comparable to medication in helping with pain, stress and anxiety in kids with some types of cancer and sickle cell anemia.

Did you know that you can access remedial massage as an allied health service through the Australian Government's Home Care Package program? You may even be able to request your trusted remedial massage therapist to provide the treatment - just ask your Home Care Package Provider.

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In this small study involving 44 postmenopausal women, therapeutic massage significantly alleviated insomnia and improved quality of life.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22017318/

Persistent pain is no joke. But here's something more lighthearted and transient.

Chronic back pain doesn't always arise from the joint or muscles. It can arise from the way the brain processes pain.

Chronic Back Pain May Arise From Nociplastic Pain If you have chronic back pain and are not responding to standard therapies, abnormal pain processing from nociplastic pain should be considered as a source.

To mark National Pain Week, our posts this week will be themed around persistent pain.

Persistent pain is one of the most common reasons that Australians seek massage therapy from a qualified massage therapist.

Walking three times a week to ease back pain almost halves the risk of its recurrence, according to the first study of its kind.

Walking three times a week ‘nearly halves’ recurrence of low back pain Australian research finds people who walked three to five times weekly stayed pain-free almost twice as long

AMT is chuffed to have been recognised as a 2024 Cleaner Air Champion by the Cleaner Air Collective.

Shout out to all our members providing cleaner air to their clients through natural and mechanical ventilation.

This study investigates the effects of hand and foot massages on reducing preoperative anxiety in women undergoing cataract surgery. It highlights the significant impact of simple interventions like hand and foot massage on preoperative anxiety. Both types of massage significantly reduced anxiety and heart rate compared to placebo. The findings are robust and applicable in many perioperative settings supporting the use of these non-invasive interventions in perioperative care to improve patient outcomes.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32057627/