According to The Global Burden of Disease 2010 Study, musculoskeletal disorders have a pronounced effect on the population. Ranked as the fourth greatest burden on health, it causes individuals to live roughly 21% of their life with a disability. Commonly affected areas include the neck, shoulders, lower back and knees, which can be targeted through massage/exercise therapy.
A study published in the Journal of Physiotherapy in 2015 investigated what effect massage therapy had on a patient when compared to any other/no treatment. Overall, the results concluded that the benefits of massage therapy, when compared to no other treatment, were effective in improving function and pain relief. The study, however, did not identify clear evidence of the benefit of massage therapy against other active treatments such as acupuncture.
From our experience, we have seen how Massage Therapy has helped to reduce stress and improve overall health and wellness for our clients.
– Help relieve muscle tension and soreness after strenuous activity.
– Improve circulation and lymphatic drainage.
– Reduce stiffness and increase range of motion.
– Promote relaxation and sleep.
– Enhance the immune response and prevent illness.
My Rehab Team offers mobile rehabilitation assistant/health coaching, exercise physiology and physiotherapy. My Rehab Team also offers other mobile health services including occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics and podiatry. We are more than happy to help you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle. To find out more, please contact us at 13004MYREHAB (1300 469 734) or at info@myrehabteam.com.au.
References:
Bervoets DC, Luijsterburg PAJ, Alessie JJN, Buijs JM, Verhagen AP (2015) Massage therapy has short-term benefits for people with common musculoskeletal disorders compared to no treatment: a systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy 61:106-116. (Accessed 29th of September, 2015)
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