Massage Therapy for Back Pain
How to use massage for comfort without overstating mechanisms, schedules, or long-term effects.
Massage may provide short-term relief or relaxation for some people with low back pain. Effects vary, and comparisons with medication do not justify claiming equivalent benefit or safety. Changes in hormones, fascia, circulation, or “trigger points” are often more uncertain than marketing suggests.
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