Post by Gina on Mar 9, 2007 12:25:44 GMT -5
Click here to read the CNN article about the legitimate health benefits of massage therapy.
I know massage therapy has been slowly gaining acceptability in the US as a medical treatment. It's not like I suddenly came to this realization after reading the article. But, every time I see stuff like this, I like to think that it's on step closer to holistic and other alternative 'medical treatments' being taken seriously by doctors and insurance companies. I'm not anti-doctor or anything, and I've never had a massage, but I would like more options that are affordable (and that my doctor won't laugh at).
I have a bad back, so my doctor just prescribes pills. That doesn't help - it just masks. It would be nice to be able to afford a chiropractor or continued massage therapy. I think we're a step or two closer to having these alternative treatments covered by health insurance.
...research suggests massage can ease insomnia, boost immunity, prevent PMS, and more. Maybe that's why hospitals are making it a standard therapy.
Researchers at the Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle, Washington, found that massage works better than common treatments including chiropractic therapy and acupuncture.
I know massage therapy has been slowly gaining acceptability in the US as a medical treatment. It's not like I suddenly came to this realization after reading the article. But, every time I see stuff like this, I like to think that it's on step closer to holistic and other alternative 'medical treatments' being taken seriously by doctors and insurance companies. I'm not anti-doctor or anything, and I've never had a massage, but I would like more options that are affordable (and that my doctor won't laugh at).
I have a bad back, so my doctor just prescribes pills. That doesn't help - it just masks. It would be nice to be able to afford a chiropractor or continued massage therapy. I think we're a step or two closer to having these alternative treatments covered by health insurance.