Most of us could use an extra hour of sleep. Medications for insomnia can be harmful, especially for elders. A simple back massage can help relieve insomnia, and in one study back massage was shown to improve sleep quality in critically ill patients following a six-minute back rub, in combination with muscle relaxation, mental imagery, and relaxing background music.(1)
Patients who were studied slept an hour longer than the control group, and descriptive statistics showed that quality of sleep was superior in the back massage group.
Sleep is essential for good health, recovery from illness and for promoting normal metabolism. It’s easy to forget that holistic interventions can do much to promote good health and aid recovery. Studies regarding the benefits of massage are well documented. The next time you or your partner have trouble sleeping, consider a short back massage – and enjoy a good night’s sleep.
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store for massage oils and accessories.
(1) Am J Crit Care 1998 Jul; 7(4):288-99 Richards KC. University of Arkansas College of Nursing, Little Rock, USA.
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Most of us could use an extra hour of sleep. Medications for insomnia can be harmful, especially for elders. A simple back massage can help relieve insomnia, and in one study back massage was shown to improve sleep quality in critically ill patients following a six-minute back rub, in combination with muscle relaxation, mental imagery, and relaxing background music.(1)
Patients who were studied slept an hour longer than the control group, and descriptive statistics showed that quality of sleep was superior in the back massage group.
Sleep is essential for good health, recovery from illness and for promoting normal metabolism. It’s easy to forget that holistic interventions can do much to promote good health and aid recovery. Studies regarding the benefits of massage are well documented. The next time you or your partner have trouble sleeping, consider a short back massage – and enjoy a good night’s sleep.
Visit our store for massage oils and accessories.
(1) Am J Crit Care 1998 Jul; 7(4):288-99 Richards KC. University of Arkansas College of Nursing, Little Rock, USA.