Original Medicare (Parts A and B) doesn’t cover massage therapy by a licensed massage therapist, as Medicare considers this an “alternative treatment” that isn’t medically necessary. Original Medicare ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

Massage alters EEG activity, increases parasympathetic activity, and decreases cortisol levels Massage is widely used in all cultures to evoke feelings of deep relaxation and reduced anxiety. The ...

As the demand for massage equipment continues to grow to nearly $16 billion by 2032, new technological innovations emerge as a promising alternative or complement to human-delivered therapy. As some ...

A therapeutic massage can provide relaxation, pain relief, and increased blood flow for a person with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). However, not everyone will benefit from a massage, and people with AS ...