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Massage is the practice of applying structured pressure, tension, motion or vibration — manually or with mechanical aids — to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints and lymphatic vessels, to achieve a beneficial response. A form of therapy, massage can be appl... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Fibromyalgia
250
99%
Chronic Pain
87
95%
Back Pain
63
97%
Psoriasis
46
80%
Migraine Headaches
37
100%
Overall, 97% (808 Members) find Massage helpful
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Massage Reviews

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Temporary fix.
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Works better than most medications but the expense allows for only occasional treatments.
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I have treated myself to twice monthly 90 minute massages. At first I felt it was very indulgent almost feeling guilty it was then that my beloved dead husband spoke to my heart and said Yes take care of yourself. At that point I no longer felt guilty and it has become a part of my monthly routine.
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first couple times yes. Then a different girl I was bruised and was miserable for a week
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works some of the time and is cheaper than Chiropractics and Physical Therapy.
Working / Worked
this helps so much when I can afford it. also cranial sacral therapy
Working / Worked
Amazing massage helped me take the first steps towards living pain free.
Working / Worked
Can be extremely helpful at times
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Only works for a short time but is very effective.
Working / Worked
used to help a lot but less effective now
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Massage
    I am 37 and have never had a massage. Lame much? Massage would temporarily improve circulation, and has a lot of added health benefits. I don't ... [More]
  2. Discussion: Massage
    Has anyone found that massage therapy has helped keep the blood clots at bay by livening up your leg muscles? I was thinking of setting up an appointm... [More]
  3. Discussion: A Massage
    I get a 90min every two weeks. I also have myofascial pain syndrome so it helps release the muscle knots and spasms. Its a godsend. I wouldn't know wh... [More]
  4. Discussion: A Massage
    I know I feel better for a few days after a massage, but I agree with you that it is difficult because they are so expensive. [More]
  5. Discussion: A Massage
    I have had a massage infrequently usually when I go away which is not that often. I wonder if I had a massage more often if it would help stay on top ... [More]