Multiple Sclerosis



Summary

Reflexology appears to show some promise for relieving symptoms of multiple sclerosis. General massage may also help to reduce pain, fatigue and depression, although more research is needed. Patients with MS do disclose personal concerns to their therapists during sessions; it will be interesting if future studies investigate how common an occurrence such disclosure is more generally and with other specific populations, such as people living with cancer or other chronic conditions.

To read the whole article click on the link below from the American Massage Therapy Association.

http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/4/eTouch/detail/2203

Here is a 2nd article of interest, and you are able to purchase this from the journal.

http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v8/n10/full/nm1002-1075.html