Health benefits of massage therapy demonstrated in new Buck Institute study

Taking your medicine may get a whole lot easier now that a Buck Institute for Research on Aging study has produced scientific evidence that a massage does indeed help heal sore and stressed muscles.

Top Reasons to Start a Massage Therapy Career in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage therapy careers are proving to be a popular option for aspiring healthcare professionals in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, according to ...

Study works out kinks in understanding of massage

Scientists identify the mechanism behind the therapy's benefits, comparing biopsies to show that the interaction with muscle proteins reduces inflammation and helps cells recover. Everyone knows that it can feel really good to get a massage.

Massage reduces inflammation and promotes growth of new mitochondria following strenuous exercise, study finds

About 18 million individuals undergo massage therapy annually in the U.S. Despite several reports that long-term massage therapy reduces chronic pain and improves range of motion in clinical trials, the biological effects of massage on skeletal tissue have remained unclear -- until now.

Massage therapy helps

In looking at the latest efforts of the legislature to reform PIP insurance, it’s easy to overlook some language tucked into the Senate bill that would severely affect more than 15,000 licensed healthcare practitioners. The Senate version, while protecting the ability of certain providers like chiropractors to provide post-accident rehabilitation, completely excludes services provided by ...