Anxiety and Depression Can Be Helped by Getting Regular Massage

A study A Meta-Analysis of Massage Therapy ResearchChristopher A. Moyer, James Rounds, and James W. HannumUniversity of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign that came out in 2004 showed that reductions of trait anxiety and depression were MT's largest effects, with a course of treatment providing benefits similar in magnitude to those of psychotherapy.

While many people come to massage with physical issues like back pain, neck pain and muscular problems which massage does help relieve, the most significant use of massage is to relieve anxiety and depression. I have worked with many people in the past 23 years who receive such benefits of massage many without really even realizing it. Others who get regular weekly massage find that significant lifestyle changes go hand in hand with getting regular massage. People change jobs or go back to school and are looking to have more meaning in their lives. Their relationships improve at work and at home after getting regular massage sessions.

The body mind connection is being researched more today to explain physical pains and other diseases.

www.integrativehealthcare.org has this information about anxiety and disease processes:

According to Harvard University scholars, physical diseases are harder to treat in the estimated 57 million adults who suffer from an anxiety disorder. More specifically, heart disease, chronic respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal ailments are more severe when coupled with anxiety.

While more research is needed, it is clear that these findings show that using massage for anxiety and depression is really promising.

The one thing I do know is that massage is one of the best ways to relax, get back into your body and the connect with the deeper feelings that lead to anxiety and depression. Depression is often a result of repressed or suppressed feelings and emotions. Getting regular massage can help you to connect with and release these feelings. Touch and being touched provides nurturing and care along with allowing you time just for yourself.

Call today to make your appointment. Getting regular weekly massage can help you to get more in touch with the feelings that underlie anxiety and depression.

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