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

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Massage has been used for thousands of years to soothe our aches and pains and help us relax. But which techniques are backed up by evidence?
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CrowdScience listeners Catherine and Stacy are keen for us to untangle this knotty issue, so presenter Caroline Steel selflessly ventures from her desk to the massage table all in the name of science.
Is there such thing as a muscle 'knot' and can massage help to get rid of them? Does lactate build up in our muscles and need to be released? And why does rubbing sore muscles feel so good? We dig into the physiological and psychological aspects of what's happening in our bodies when we get a massage.
With scientists only beginning to study massage in recent decades, we put the research to the test with our many questions and even a bit of myth-busting. Can massage help us avoid injury or recover faster when we exercise? Does drinking water after a massage flush out toxins? Is self-massage or massage from a friend or family member just as good as that from a professional massage therapist? Can children benefit from massage?
Caroline talks to medical professionals and experts to find out what works when it comes to treating a stiff neck and tight muscles and unpacks the importance of touch in relieving the tensions of modern life.
Presented by Caroline Steel and produced by Sam Baker for BBC World Service.
Featuring:
● Cecillia Ljunggren, London School of Massage
● Mark Tarnopolsky, McMaster University
● Tiffany Field, Touch Research Institute, University of Miami Health System
● Wichai Eungpinichpong, Department of Physical Therapy, Khon Kaen University
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@ddkratochvil5593 6 күн бұрын

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

@successwithnick Ай бұрын

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

@theresaombienetre Жыл бұрын

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

@johneli495 Жыл бұрын

Massage can definitely reduce muscle pain

@alicelovescats888 4 күн бұрын

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

@rvaremoval Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks!

@lilianaturaproject 29 күн бұрын

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

@giangtrantra4727 13 күн бұрын

I have to give it a try

@esparda07 21 күн бұрын

Yes

@CYR888 8 күн бұрын

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.

@NealWilliams 11 күн бұрын

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

@Uiiiiuybn 11 күн бұрын

Me too

@josiejung6751 10 күн бұрын

Me too, i think they know everything

@nicolebuckingham7659 2 жыл бұрын

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

@wedablacks6425 2 жыл бұрын

People should not use others to massage themselves

@nicolebuckingham7659 Жыл бұрын

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

@SoulStar47 Жыл бұрын

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

@yohanawu7347 22 сағат бұрын

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

@wendyshoowaiching4161 13 күн бұрын

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)

@erikpeterson25 11 күн бұрын

Worked for me 👍

@ashokshinde4555 3 ай бұрын

Massage is incredible helling power it's really helpful

@MonikaMonika-yp6wf Ай бұрын

Beautiful

@cesaravegah3787 12 күн бұрын

Massage is a very important part of therapy, it works

@josiejung6751 10 күн бұрын

It works for me

@berryblulight 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Mckmeow 9 ай бұрын

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

@kokopepito8152 7 ай бұрын

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@kokopepito8152 7 ай бұрын

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@thetechlibrarian 6 ай бұрын

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

@petersparshot4997 29 күн бұрын

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

@donnajazz7726 5 күн бұрын

What are the benefits of Nuru massage?

@julienrocher1 14 күн бұрын

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

@shajipk8676 2 ай бұрын

am having special skill sets for these

@SoulStar47 Жыл бұрын

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

@laurasarten6621 12 күн бұрын

I agree, borderline miss information

@rutchs7734 13 күн бұрын

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.

@jenskruse1475 3 күн бұрын

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

@paulnhbtx713 3 ай бұрын

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

@samuellured2262 2 ай бұрын

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

@movement2contact 25 күн бұрын

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 12 күн бұрын

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

@paulnhbtx713 11 күн бұрын

lol same

@gantulgaganhuyag717 9 күн бұрын

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 😅

@user-cc5od3zk4p Ай бұрын

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

@alicelovescats888 4 күн бұрын

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

@donkeykong516 4 күн бұрын

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

@dbsurtanicolorsnscent386 12 күн бұрын

got happy ending?

@PraveenkumarYadav-gr3xy 19 күн бұрын

Jai hind yes

@valkeryie5650 9 күн бұрын

Massage works, get 1 monthly

@axisludi 8 күн бұрын

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

@tailslapguru 6 күн бұрын

They are overpriced here in California

@fahadabdurrahman6262 11 күн бұрын

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@wedablacks6425 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 6 ай бұрын

@@nicolebuckingham7659iɓbɓ8pb

@anthonycraig274 2 жыл бұрын

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

@thepotionfairy6289 2 жыл бұрын

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 11 күн бұрын

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

@unknowing203 8 күн бұрын

Private massage feels a lot better with a happy ending

@Matt-cp9wh 2 ай бұрын

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

@solapowsj25 23 күн бұрын

Medical supervision. Prescription from a registered practitioner is advised.

@CJ-lj9fb 11 күн бұрын

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.

@nitawynn9538 6 күн бұрын

I love massage with hot stones.

@Lee-fr7hx 13 күн бұрын

Asian massage?

@mouna1805 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Of course

@upendasana7857 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 7 ай бұрын

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.