What are the health benefits of massage? - CrowdScience, BBC World Service podcast

[@iamcristinea9358]

I had pain in my back, shoulder, neck and head everyday, and went to the doctor to have rehab. None of it worked. Until I had deep tissue massage, and it really worked on me. It really made my life better.

[@tahalanilawchambers6245]

I’m diabetic and workout often to maintain healthy blood sugar level, last year suffered from slip disk and couldn’t exercise at all for more than 6 months and I was worried about sugar levels, I continued with steaches and had 3-4 massages per month. Surprisingly after 6 months of no exercise also my sugar level were even better and only thing which changed was massage so I give credit to massage for my maintained sugar level..

[@megb9700]

Also, your careful attention to your health by keeping blood sugars smooth kept your health, unless you do that all the time.

[@ddkratochvil5593]

Just sent this to my massage therapist. I have a standing appointment every two weeks. It’s great relaxation and has such positive benifits.

[@lilianaturaproject]

Great episode! Would have loved to hear about studies on massage and the lymphatic system.

[@Muhammadibnrustamiyah]

It really gave me resonativr and serene way of listening and feeling the massage with my body

[@Kath-p8p]

Can’t live without the monthly massage. On top of the massage, also can get a relaxing sleep whilst having the massage!

[@gedenirfiorese3523]

A brief massage is very beneficial on targeted muscles before physical therapy/physiotherapy.

[@wailingalen]

Of course it works!!!! Touch is the most primitive of our senses, involving actual physical contact either another medium. The physical manipulation of the tissue, helps flush out built up toxins dead cells and helps circulation. Of course it works! I massage my own feet and other parts after gym or hard days work. You need to know whether intuitively or from school, when and where to apply pressure and how much and in what direction

[@xdgs567z]

i agree, a good massage helps relieve stress and make us feel better mentally, in addition to the physical benefits

[@alicelovescats888]

No mention of changes to muscle tone or joint range of motion, cross fibre or longitudinal stretching, or drainage of retained fluid?

[@Aris-Darling]

I grew up in Thailand. Massages were much more affordable and part of a weekly wellbeing treatment for most office workers. I started getting massages since I was a teenager. I still try to get massages any chance I get to keep my body flexible and functioning after stressful days and hard work outs.

[@johneli495]

Massage can definitely reduce muscle pain

[@macmcleod1188]

Yes massage therapy can relax and release muscles which have been seized for years. It can also soften the scar tissue resulting from sprains and restore full function. Physical therapists have a lot more training and a lot more tricks but a good licensed massage therapist and correct many issues permanently.

[@macmcleod1188]

I'm a retired licensed massage therapist. There's a big gap between licensed massage therapists and physical therapists. However, in my 20 years as a therapist, i healed dozens of people who had been in pain for over a decade. It often took between one and four sessions and then they did not need treatment anymore. One had been in so much pain for 20 years that they had to use counters to support them when they tried to brush their teeth. He had a portion of his gluteus maximus that had been seized since he took a hit in high school football. After isolating the seas portion and working it out, it took a total of three sessions and he was never in pain again.

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Massage the important areas : 1. Head Area (deep press) on the important area can Prevent Stroke. 1. Head Scape, Side Temple (2 Sides), Tense Frozen Shoulder (2 Side), Frozen Tense Neck Back, Back (Entire). Muscle Artery Damage, Injury, Block, Frozen Tense area can aid speedy recovery. If the pressing finger is too tired to press hard enough. I recommend use Osim Hand Massager. I have very high HBP at 180-220 red reading but I never have head stroke and body damage from stroke. I use hand massager press directly to these tense area, painful till pain gone and tense area relief (entire head scape, temple, entire face, shoulders, back, butt area, kidney area). Good Blood Circulation, Relief Tenseness, if hands cannot bring up, shoulder side back area. After relief, hand can raise up. Believe me or not, can prevent heart stroke if apply control pressure at a sustainable time on the heart area which has blockage. Face Stroke (facial droop) happen to many women due to some kind disease that damage the facial nerve. Faster recovery. Home DIY Hand Massager (Osim Brand)

[@uplift56]

I wonder if a massage would greatly help a person that is dealing with the seasonal flu 🤔???

[@nicolebuckingham7659]

Such cool information! I’m glad more scientific studies are being done to see the true effects of massage. Love this!

[@wedablacks6425]

People should not use others to massage themselves

[@nicolebuckingham7659]

I am a massage therapist 😆. I enjoy helping people this way, and get paid well for it! And very much enjoy massages myself 😁

[@SoulStar47]

This is nonsense. Do yourself a favor and talk to a professional.

[@theresaombienetre]

Thank you so much for all those detailed informations ! Much appreciated!!

[@bindu8937]

Massage has really helping me being a registered nurse.

[@yohanawu7347]

I can’t live without massage. If I have a headache, I would get a massage instead of taking an ibuprofen

[@iandestroyerofworlds576]

Stretch and massages are awesome and feel great.

[@CardCaptor32584]

This is a great video! Answers a lot of questions!!

[@trichomaxxx]

Happy ending is my favorite part

[@TarVongmatavee]

it works for me. it makes me feel relaxed.

[@ashokshinde4555]

Massage is incredible helling power it's really helpful

[@RajatGiri-f5f]

The host is wonderful!

[@berryblulight]

does massage work ...come on...of course it works...it s one of the best things you can do for your body

[@Mckmeow]

@@moo8972though I agree, I think massage helps improve all those things you listed tenfold

[@kokopepito8152]

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[@thetechlibrarian]

@@moo8972any one of those things by them self's may not help but taken together as a whole

[@petersparshot4997]

Yes it works for me, a sports massage with a happy ending from a lovely thai lady

[@framemasters3546]

Happy is one of the benefits of massage, usually at the end

[@AdminOne-hj4dt]

😅

[@faisalahmed6482]

TF, you referring to Happy Ending 🙊

[@julienrocher1]

Classic Thai massage from Wat Po organisation is very different to Swedish. They massage your muscles as well as stretch your tendons.

[@kennethmcgurn3830]

I have neuropathy, burning pain in feet and moving up legs, even hands. Meds I took cause exhaustion and weight gain. Quit meds and turned to foot massage. A cure? No, but neither was the meds. Massage eased foot pain allowing sleep and I dropped 70 pounds, down to 150, without the meds. One hour in America $60. One hour in Thailand $6. I get two 2-hour massages a week or just $48 a month.

[@uplift56]

Wow, remind me to travel for a massage then 🤪!!

[@gantulgaganhuyag717]

It works! I had horrible back pain. I couldn't get up and walk. I never had a massage before. I never knew back pain was a thing. But then, I got probably one of the best feelings getting a massage ( I guess massage is either love or hate at first experience) I never noticed I never felt my back muscles. Only after that 90 minute hot stone deep tissue massage! Great experience and I was actually able to feel my back muscles moving! Kid you not I though back muscles were not controllable 😅

[@NealWilliams]

It's really odd that this popped up about an hour before I'm getting a massage! 😮😂

[@josiejung6751]

Me too, i think they know everything

[@CYR888]

Im too ticklish for a massage. I tried getting a full body one recently, and it was great, but as soon as she worked on my back, i just couldn't stay still and laughed at every touch. Weird.

[@Gabrielle-ge7gl]

Loved the last bit! Good bless you! 😊

[@roselavador231]

Is it good for a stroke patient?

[@rvaremoval]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@berenicemartinez9238]

I love my massages got one today

[@erikpeterson25]

Worked for me 👍

[@ferfer5885]

There is no mention of fascia massage????

[@bradrmt]

Being that the original question came from the USA, I should mention that Massage Therapy doesn't exist in that country. They just don't have much in the way of training or standards. I'd say that it does have therapeutic effects, but there has been little research done.

[@vinr9105]

Wonder why there was no mention about Ayurveda and the related massage techniques which are thousands of years old. There are ancient texts on Massage in Ayurveda which are still being used

[@vaibhavsaxena1084]

Because it is BBC

[@wasaskwun]

Once, just to find out, I only worked on my bad shoulder until it became my good shoulder. Then went bad to working on both

[@Mr_2ster]

This video need not be 34 mins long. If you didn’t know massage is good for you, you must be hiding under a rock somewhere avoiding physical touch at all cost. The part about lactic acid was good but come on, this video can be reduced to 4 mins.

[@user-cc5od3zk4p]

It’s expensive. All of these therapies are expensive and people struggling to survive.

[@alicelovescats888]

Massage therapists also need to make a living. It’s hard work.

[@goldwingerppg5953]

Not in Thailand, it cost the equivalent of US $9 or $10 for a 90 minute message.

[@garypuckettmuse]

"Struggle" is a mind-set. They described self massage and free massage from a friend or loved one for those of us who cannot afford private massage. Including that something as simple as walking around puts pressure on the muscles and nerves. Also therapeutic massage is included in physical therapy programs available through every type of insurance in the US including state and federal programs. No they aren't going to give you a 90 minute "spa" massage with all the garnishments of a spa holiday, but maybe all that extra isn't needed and a hot bath with some bath salts at home after a physical therapy session would help. Rich or poor we do have control over what we make of the day that's been given us. Personally I would never spend a day as a victim or "struggling" -- I may have been treated badly and I may be going through a challenging time but the blue sky is free, yoga and breath work are free, laughter is free, the library is free, etc. I just gave myself a massage while watching this program!

[@garypuckettmuse]

@@goldwingerppg5953 What's minimum wage in Thailand?

[@fjckfam]

​@@garypuckettmuse very well said. You hit every points.

[@imaslowlerner]

I had a great massage and they also did the hot rocks. What I noticed was I was pissing left and right for about a week. I guess the massage released stored fluids that needed to come out

[@josiejung6751]

It works for me

[@giangtrantra4727]

I have to give it a try

[@WitchKitty79]

Ok, but what about a "lymphatic massage"? Does it cause any kind of release or anything like that? I currently have cancer (for the 2nd time) and I'm absolutely desperate for a massage and chiropractic treatment, but my Mom seems to think that it could have an effect on the cancer and potentially cause it to spread to other areas, is that something I should worry about?

[@heythave]

Massage opens up blockages in your system so that your immune can adequately attack anything harmful, like swallowing up tiny cancer cells before it becomes a tumor.

[@craven5328]

I'm so sorry to hear about your cancer. Perhaps though this question could be more knowledgeably answered by your doctor / oncologist?

[@WitchKitty79]

@@craven5328 I have an appointment this week.....

[@esparda07]

Yes

[@cesaravegah3787]

Massage is a very important part of therapy, it works

[@monkeyguy80]

I loved other people do massaging on yr shoulders and also using their elbows to massage your back are very comfortable ya

[@knoxtan325]

Thanks👍

[@donnajazz7726]

What are the benefits of Nuru massage?

[@AdminOne-hj4dt]

😂

[@suhermantjahyadi7361]

Attention : watch the creen seriously , it has eye massage function

[@fauziatahiry-zw2oq]

I have fibromyalgia and I get regular massage, but I always have knots… it moves from one area to the other. I wish someone can have an answer for my pain.

[@MonikaMonika-yp6wf]

Beautiful

[@rutchs7734]

A Massage by a certified masseur/masseuse does help ease your muscle tensions. I stick to Thai masage coz it works for me. Again, I must stress the importance of using the service of experts.

[@lindadonald348]

Awesome

[@axisludi]

those wavy patterns are very annoying. interesting talk but if you make a video to post on KZbin, just make a video with relevant images

[@shajipk8676]

am having special skill sets for these

[@paulnhbtx713]

I get 3-4 massages per week. I never get sick.

[@samuellured2262]

I get zero massages per week. I never get sick. Correlation is not causation

[@movement2contact]

I had 0 massages in 40 years and only got COVID last year after 20 years of no sickness... What does that mean, professor? 🤔🤓

[@paulsz6194]

@paulnbtx713……Never get sick of massage’s ? 😉

[@paulnhbtx713]

lol same

[@jenskruse1475]

I have never had the same benefotnfrom selfmassage as from "real" massage.

[@faisalahmed6482]

Massages does help , period

[@drspinecure]

Massage works in superficial skin level and temporary. Some work for muscle pains. However, massage can aggrevate spine and disc issues. Msg can't correct structural issues like pelvic distortion, twitch scoliosis, translation and rotation of vertebrae, LLD, etc which cause knee, hip, back, neck pains. For this, you need to take steopathy and chiropractic treatments. Msg therapists are not doctors. They can't diagnose.

[@donkeykong516]

It’s stupid question, it’s like saying does salt taste salty

[@valkeryie5650]

Massage works, get 1 monthly

[@Lodimerg]

Most beneficial massage for men! with happy End!

[@zoickn]

I know happy ending does.

[@AdminOne-hj4dt]

😂

[@edbertwidjaja3670]

😮

[@hpLaptop-nq9io]

just think of how beef vs tenderized beef tastes

[@cmar601]

took too long to get to the point with fluff

[@fahadabdurrahman6262]

no

[@Learn1moreminutes]

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[@CJ-lj9fb]

This has to be the dumbest click bait title I've seen on a video lately. Of course massage therapy works if you have a good massage therapist.

[@CD-ps5kj]

Yes , it works ,at least the last two minutes 😂

[@shokdj1]

It’s all about the extras

[@anthonycraig274]

There is no way anyone official will say massage doesn’t work because it’s a multibillion industry.

[@thepotionfairy6289]

No because they would be wrong actually. Anyone who believes massage therapy isn't beneficial is clearly seeing the wrong one or never had one to begin with.

[@chadr4013]

Medically speaking, subjective at best, nothing at worst, middle ground is still a no.

[@jayctivoip]

What is the scientifically proven massage

[@alessandraferrara240]

Simple physiology can explain why massage make changing your muscles .

[@BBCWorldService]

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[@wedablacks6425]

Why are you advocating to abuse human beings to make those less fortunate massage your body? Why don't you just massage your own self?

[@nicolebuckingham7659]

@@wedablacks6425 I am a massage therapist and I don’t feel less fortunate. It’s a honor to be trusted with our most precious thing, Ourselves! To be able to help people feel better, help them mentally and physically is a honor. I love massaging and being massaged. If people felt less fortunate than hopefully they would find a new job.

[@upendasana7857]

@@wedablacks6425 what are you talking about ? stop saying stupid things like this and trying to make some stupid issue about something like massage that a professional trained masseuse gets paid for.Not sure what kind of massage you are talking about but you are talking absolute shite. Listen and you might actually learn something

[@haxhiber1340]

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[@rickebuschcatherine2729]

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[@peterkavanagh64]

I will.look at yruthfully whee i am in life .that might be a good way yo measureits great day

[@dominique-valois]

What perculiar text

[@solapowsj25]

Medical supervision. Prescription from a registered practitioner is advised.

[@PraveenkumarYadav-gr3xy]

Jai hind yes

[@SoulStar47]

Toxins = Enocrine system and lymphatics...this interview sounds a bit lacking in evidentiary support. Talk to an actual massage therapist who has studied.

[@laurasarten6621]

I agree, borderline miss information

[@TheDudeKicker]

My ex is an instructor at a massage school and she's a complete wack job. I wouldn't trust her opinion on anything.

[@craven5328]

Massage therapists aren't research scientists or cellular biologists. I'd argue a massage therapist is more likely to be biased towards speaking in favor of the benefits, as they have a direct financial incentive to do so. To have any confidence in claims of benefits, you need an appropriately powered study with controls...which most massage therapists aren't trained to conduct.

[@Matt-cp9wh]

lol people never had a good msg so they might not get it

[@larrykhamal4451]

This researcher is wasting his time. Doctors have failed and massage has sorted many health issues. In short he is a cake

[@goldwingerppg5953]

Tough assignment. What about happy ending?

[@AdminOne-hj4dt]

😂

[@Mortgage.Expert]

Asian massage?

[@dbsurtanicolorsnscent386]

got happy ending?

[@AdminOne-hj4dt]

😂

[@郭秀嬌]

A Huge Awful

[@petersparshot4997]

love a happy ending i think most males get one at the end if the lady is a 10

[@paulsz6194]

Yes, we can see you are speaking on behalf Of a multitude of males here…🙄

[@Algengr]

all those idiots that spend money and resources researching, producing programmes about, interviewing people and putting video on KZbin about massage could just go try it once, and theyll see it works!

[@mouna1805]

Why do massage therapists touch butts and breasts and private parts ? Is it normal or is it sexual abuse and how to react or is it abnormal and abuse and how to avoid it? Should I tell them beforehand before the beginning of the session that I don't want them to touch me in on private parts ?

[@luislaz283]

Of course

[@upendasana7857]

Are you being serious ?? or are you trying to make jokes about sexual abuse and asaault? because of you are than it is in really bad bad taste. Obviously if there is any massage therapist doing this then it is abuse but I guess thats not really what this post it about huh ?

[@saraodoherty6787]

Massage Therapists work on the butt/glutes because that area holds a lot of tension (especially in women), which can cause low back pain, tight hamstrings, and other problems. Therapists can work the pec muscles (above the breasts), but should NEVER EVER undrape or touch the breasts or genitals. If they do, then yes, this is sexual assault and the “therapist” should be reported and have their license revoked. Your therapist should ask for your permission to work the glutes/pecs. If they don’t, and it makes you feel uncomfortable, tell them you don’t want them worked on. If you’re seeing a professional therapist, then your comfort/safety is their top priority. You can always speak up - even during the massage if you feel like they’re getting too close to your personal space.

[@mouna1805]

@@saraodoherty6787 wow thank you so much for your kindness. I was traumatized by massage therapists. I needed to heal sexual abuse trauma to stop attracting sexual abuse from human devils whether they are bad sexually abusive massage therapists and other human devils. I hope I find good massage therapists soon. Thank you Sara 💓🥰

[@catspiracytheorist2138]

If the massager at the spa is touching ur genitals and private parts then it is likely a rub & tug spa but that is mostly for men not women. A lot of times women can touch men sexually when giving them massage even if the man doesnt want them to and she will get away with sexual assault.

[@w.almutairi3744]

No benefits unless you have muscle pain

[@unknowing203]

Private massage feels a lot better with a happy ending

[@druma9691]

NO IT DOESN'T WORK

[@pinkbunny-mr6hm]

Why

[@paulsz6194]

Yes, for You and three other people…accurate representation here…