What are the health benefits of massage? - CrowdScience, BBC World Service podcast
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Published 2022-03-30
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CrowdScience listeners Catherine and Stacy are keen for us to untangle this knotty issue, so presenter Caroline Steel selflessly ventures from her desk to the massage table all in the name of science.
Is there such thing as a muscle 'knot' and can massage help to get rid of them? Does lactate build up in our muscles and need to be released? And why does rubbing sore muscles feel so good? We dig into the physiological and psychological aspects of what's happening in our bodies when we get a massage.
With scientists only beginning to study massage in recent decades, we put the research to the test with our many questions and even a bit of myth-busting. Can massage help us avoid injury or recover faster when we exercise? Does drinking water after a massage flush out toxins? Is self-massage or massage from a friend or family member just as good as that from a professional massage therapist? Can children benefit from massage?
Caroline talks to medical professionals and experts to find out what works when it comes to treating a stiff neck and tight muscles and unpacks the importance of touch in relieving the tensions of modern life.
Presented by Caroline Steel and produced by Sam Baker for BBC World Service.
Featuring:
โ Cecillia Ljunggren, London School of Massage
โ Mark Tarnopolsky, McMaster University
โ Tiffany Field, Touch Research Institute, University of Miami Health System
โ Wichai Eungpinichpong, Department of Physical Therapy, Khon Kaen University
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All Comments (21)
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Just sent this to my massage therapist. I have a standing appointment every two weeks. Itโs great relaxation and has such positive benifits.
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It really gave me resonativr and serene way of listening and feeling the massage with my body
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Thank you so much for all those detailed informations ! Much appreciated!!
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Awesome video! Thanks!
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No mention of changes to muscle tone or joint range of motion, cross fibre or longitudinal stretching, or drainage of retained fluid?
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I have to give it a try
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Great episode! Would have loved to hear about studies on massage and the lymphatic system.
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Yes
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Massage can definitely reduce muscle pain
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Thanks๐
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Worked for me ๐
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Beautiful
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it works for me. it makes me feel relaxed.
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Such cool information! Iโm glad more scientific studies are being done to see the true effects of massage. Love this!
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It works for me
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Massage is incredible helling power it's really helpful
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Im too ticklish for a massage. I tried getting a full body one recently, and it was great, but as soon as she worked on my back, i just couldn't stay still and laughed at every touch. Weird.
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Massage the important areas : 1. Head Area (deep press) on the important area can Prevent Stroke. 1. Head Scape, Side Temple (2 Sides), Tense Frozen Shoulder (2 Side), Frozen Tense Neck Back, Back (Entire). Muscle Artery Damage, Injury, Block, Frozen Tense area can aid speedy recovery. If the pressing finger is too tired to press hard enough. I recommend use Osim Hand Massager. I have very high HBP at 180-220 red reading but I never have head stroke and body damage from stroke. I use hand massager press directly to these tense area, painful till pain gone and tense area relief (entire head scape, temple, entire face, shoulders, back, butt area, kidney area). Good Blood Circulation, Relief Tenseness, if hands cannot bring up, shoulder side back area. After relief, hand can raise up. Believe me or not, can prevent heart stroke if apply control pressure at a sustainable time on the heart area which has blockage. Face Stroke (facial droop) happen to many women due to some kind disease that damage the facial nerve. Faster recovery. Home DIY Hand Massager (Osim Brand)
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It's really odd that this popped up about an hour before I'm getting a massage! ๐ฎ๐
