Health Information to Share Before a Massage Appointment
Published reports of harm show why relevant health information matters before massage while also showing the limits of case-based evidence.
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Clear explanations of what current research can and cannot tell us about massage.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Lymphedema: What Research Says
Manual lymphatic drainage is one part of some lymphedema care plans. Findings differ by condition, stage, and treatment context.
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Massage and Low Back Pain: A Clear Look at the Evidence
Massage may provide short-term comfort for some people with nonspecific low back pain, but the evidence is uncertain and does not establish lasting relief.
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Massage for Neck Pain: What Current Research Shows
Research on massage for neck pain gives mixed results. Here is what recent reviews found and why expectations should remain cautious.
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Postpartum Massage and Sleep: What One Review Found
A network meta-analysis examined nondrug approaches for sleep after birth. Massage was one of several approaches associated with better sleep.
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Pregnancy Massage Research: What the Literature Can Tell Us
A clinical review describes research about massage during pregnancy and postpartum while noting that the literature is limited and context matters.
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Sports Massage and Recovery: What the Research Says
Research reviews find little evidence that sports massage improves performance. Some findings concern flexibility and soreness, but results vary.
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