Therapeutic massage helps some patients with chronic low back pain, study says. July 5, 2011— -- Massage therapy may provide more relief for patients with chronic low back pain than thought -- at ...

Low back pain is second only to cold symptoms when it comes to complaints that send people to the doctor. Sooner or later, back pain seems to get most of us. Now, a study in the July 5 issue of the ...

Nothing is quite as comforting as sipping tea, and drinking ginger tea sweetened with honey may reduce back pain. According to doctors at the Spine Clinic in Leicester, England, ginger’s ...

While massage has long been associated with spa relaxation, its role in addressing pain, mobility issues, and stress is gaining prominence in clinical settings. Learn from licensed massage therapist ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Massage therapy has been practiced for thousands of years as a means of healing and relaxation. In recent times, there has been a growing interest in understanding the scientific basis ...

Recently published guidelines for pain management highlight the benefits of acupuncture, massage therapy, and music therapy. All three treatments reduce pain related to cancer and its treatment. In ...

Adults who can truthfully say they’ve never had back pain are in a small, select minority. One from which they may depart at any time from causes as varied as picking up a grandchild who weighs more ...

Reflexology is a type of massage therapy that involves applying varying amounts of pressure to different parts of the feet, hands, and ears. The practice is purported to have a number of health ...

Best Alternative Therapy Practices for Pain: Massage, Reiki, and More: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Alternative therapy refers to medical treatments used in place of conventional medicine. When combined ...

Massage therapy can help reduce pain in the body. Massage cushions may be a beneficial way for a person to relieve pain in the back, shoulders, and neck. This massage cushion provides deep shiatsu or ...

People may be able to treat lower back pain with home remedies. However, if pain persists or is severe, a person may need medical treatment. Lower back pain may occur due to heavy lifting, an injury, ...