Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Massage therapy may have immediate positive effect on pain and mood for advanced cancer patients

Url: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/acop-mtm090908.php

It is shown in studies that there is improvement in pain and mood, immediately following treatment was greater with massage than with simple touch. Massage may also interupt the cycle of distress also. This may help patients feel better even when they are at their worst.

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