An Interview with Susan Salvo By: Elan Schacter PART II “Today, massage is frequently sought out for pain management and for stress management. In the near future, I predict that massage will be used as an intervention for a host of nervous disorders and mental health issues.” – Susan Salvo This is a continuation of a previous blog. Visit https://elanschacter.com/what-susan-salvo-has-to-say-about-making-it-in-the-massage-industry/ …
Massage for Pain
Much research has been done to assess the effectiveness of massage for treating many forms of pain. For a lot of the research, the results are proven to be fantastic, especially for those who receive a weekly treatment. In one Seattle based research study reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine, 401 people suffering from nonspecific low back pain were …
Massage for Anxiety and Depression
A common reason for someone to visit a massage therapist is for help with feelings of stress. Now scientific evidence shows that beyond an ability to combat stress, massage can even combat anxiety and depression, and that the effects are cumulative, meaning getting massage regularly is more effective than a single visit. There was a fantastic study done at Cedars-Sinai …