massage therapy and

                                                               acupuncture

Back Pain

"Massage lessened lower back pain, depression and anxiety, and improved sleep. The massage therapy group also showed improved range of motion and their serotonin and dopamine levels were higher."

Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Krasnegor, J., Theakston, T. (2001) Low back pain is reduced and range of motion increased after massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience, 106, 131-145.


University of Florida Reports that :

Study Topic : 

UF Pilot Study Shows Massage, Relaxation Reduce Sickle Cell Anemia Pain

"GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Thoughts of massage might conjure up images of an indulgence enjoyed by those fortunate enough to frequent a spa or by the athletic elite. But a little scientific scrutiny is showing it not only kneads away stress and soothes sore muscles — it can ease pain, tension and fatigue for those suffering from several medical conditions, including cancer and low-back problems."

Writer  Melanie Fridl Ross   Filed under Research, Health on Monday, September 25, 2000.


 Acupuncture

The ancient art of Acupuncture  is considered an alternative medicine, in reality Acupuncture is a practiced medical treatment that has been used for over 5,000 years.  Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles, (sometimes in conjunction with electrical stimulus), on the body's surface, in order to influence physiological functioning of the body.

Massage
has been around for thousands of years. It has been used to help maintain the bodies health by relaxing the muscles, reducing mental stress and can even help depression.

Many studies have been done on "WHY DOES MASSAGE WORK"  and they all show the same results.