Skip This Welcome ScreenMassage Magazine ©2012 | 5150 Palm Valley Rd. Suite 103 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 | P:800.533.4263 F:904.285.9944
Subscribe Now!
Resource Centers:(News, information, and tools to support your practice)
Aromatherapy » Career Development » Education and Certification » Green Living » Liability Insurance » Techniques »
Online Exclusives » Conventions and Events » Laws & Legislation » Massage Associations » Schools/Training » Self-Care » Reader Expressions » Research » Link Partners » Donate to Research »
Moderate-Pressure Massage Elicits Parasympathetic Response
posted:3/20/2009
| Article Tools | |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Moderate-pressure masssage was shown to increase vagal activity and cause a shift toward greater parasympathetic nervous system activity, compared to light-pressure massage, which caused a decrease in vagal activity and
greater sympathetic nervous system activity, according to a recent study.
The full research report of “Moderate-Pressure Massage Elicits Parasympathetic Response,” ran in the print edition of MASSAGE Magazine's October 2008 issue.
Related Massage Articles:
- Reiki Useful in Treating Cancer-Related Fatigue
- Massage Therapy Reduces Stress Behaviors and Activity in Preterm Infants
- Massage Provides Relief for Acute Postoperative Pain
- Preterm Infant Massage Increases Vagal Activity and Gastric Motility
- Massage Therapy Shown to Reduce Pain in Pregnant Women, Alleviate Prenatal Depression in Parents and Improve Couples' Relationships
- Rhythmical Massage Therapy Reduces Chronic Disease Symptoms
- Massage Therapy May Improve Mobility and Reduce Incidence of Neuropathic Ulceration in Patients with Diabetes
- Deep-Tissue Massage Shown to Reduce Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
- Reflexology Reduces Symptoms of Low-Back Pain
- Lavender Aroma Shown to Reduce Stress and Crying and Enhance Sleep in Infants
MASSAGE Magazine ©2012 | 5150 Palm Valley Rd. Suite 103 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 | P:904.285.6020 F:904.285.9944
Comments