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Massage eases anxiety, but no better than simple relaxation does (EurekAlert!)

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( Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies ) A randomized trial shows three months after 10 massages, Group Health patients' anxiety symptoms were halved -- an improvement like that previously reported with psychotherapy, medications, or both. But the trial, in Depression and Anxiety, also found massage no more effective than simple relaxation. "We were surprised that the benefits of ...


Massage eases anxiety, but no better than simple relaxation does (PhysOrg)

A new randomized trial shows that on average, three months after receiving a series of 10 massage sessions, patients had half the symptoms of anxiety. This improvement resembles that previously reported with psychotherapy, medications, or both. But the trial, published in the journal Depression and Anxiety, also found massage to be no more effective than simple relaxation in a room alone with ...


Massage eases anxiety, but no better than simple relaxation does (Science Daily)

A randomized trial shows three months after 10 massages, patients' anxiety symptoms were halved -- an improvement like that previously reported with psychotherapy, medications, or both. But the trial also found massage no more effective than simple relaxation.

 
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