Michael O'Brien, RMT

08/19/2015

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090821/PSTD-could-be-treated-with-Craniosacral-therapy-according-to-a-research-study.aspx #

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is impacting people worldwide. In the United States alone, more than five million people will suffer from PTSD this year. There are major emotional, financial, and negative health implications associated with PTSD making it a timely priority.

04/10/2014

http://athleticmedicine.wordpress.com/2014/04/04/rice-the-end-of-an-ice-age/

"Coaches have used my “RICE” guideline for decades, but now it appears that both Ice and complete Rest may delay healing, instead of helping." - Gabe Mirkin, MD, March 2014 In 1978, Gabe Mirkin, MD...

02/13/2014

http://www.more.com/health/wellness/health-benefits-massage-therapy

More than an indulgence, massage therapy can help you sleep better, boost your immune system and reduce aches and pains

01/22/2014

http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/national/the-health-hazards-of-sitting/750/

We know sitting too much is bad, and most of us intuitively feel a little guilty after a long TV binge. But what exactly goes wrong in our bodies when we park ourselves for nearly eight hours per day, the average for a U.S. adult? Many things, say four experts, who detailed a chain of problems from…

04/16/2013

According to Health Canada, 11 percent of men and 16 percent of women will experience severe depression over the course of their lives. Studies show, however, that massage therapy can be an effective tool for dealing with depression.
In a study published in Support Care Cancer (2010), breast cancer patients who received two 30-minute massages weekly for five weeks reported significant reductions in depression and anxious depression compared to those who received no massage therapy.
In addition, a meta-analysis of 17 studies conducted by Taiwanese researchers found massage therapy was strongly associated with relieving depressive symptoms.
http://www.alive.com/articles/view/23052/massage_therapy_for_mental_wellness

We know that massage therapy is of great benefit to sport injuries and muscle soreness. But it is also an effective way to improve your mental health.

01/16/2013

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