Migraine
Migraine
Clinical Study: Massage therapy reduces migraine headaches.
Research:
In a study, 26 adults with migraines were randomly assigned to either a waitlist control group or a massage therapy group. Participants in the massage group received two 30-minute treatments per week for five consecutive weeks.
Results:
Participants in the massage therapy group reported:
- Fewer symptoms of stress and strain
- Reduced pain
- More headache-free days
- Fewer Sleep Disorders
- An increase in serotonin levels
Read the full study
Hernandez-Reif, M., Dieter J., Field, T., Swerdlow, B., & Diego, M. (1998). Massage therapy reduces migraine headaches. International Journal of Neuroscience, 96, 1-11.
