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San Diego massage therapy school news: study finds link between massage and headache relief

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Stay current on the latest massage industry news with updates from our San Diego massage therapy school.

According to a recent piece for Massage Today magazine, several studies have found a connection between massage therapy and relief from headache pain. Based on researchers’ findings, “episodic tension type headaches impact up to 42% of the population,” with migraine headaches affecting an additional 10%.

While headaches are commonly treated with pharmaceutical medications, some symptoms persist despite – or perhaps even because of – these drugs. This phenomenon, known as “medication overuse headache,” has led researchers to investigate alternative forms of pain relief. The results? Compelling evidence suggesting a link between massage therapy and reduced pain symptoms in headache sufferers.

While neither study was wholly conclusive in its findings, both studies revealed benefits to headache sufferers through the use of myofascial trigger point therapy and other forms of therapeutic massage on a regular basis.

For current massage practitioners and students alike, studies such as these can serve as a powerful motivator (and even as a marketing tool!) when it comes to refining massage skills and techniques and recruiting new clients. Massage therapists in training can make sure to review research results and learn the skills necessary to provide headache relief to clients, while current therapists can optimize their continuing education credits by incorporating new techniques into their practice.

To learn more about the latest massage industry news, or to inquire about continuing education units at our San Diego massage school, get in touch with us at The School of Healing Arts today. Visit our homepage for details, at www.schoolofhealingarts.com.


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