The Impact of Soft Tissue Techniques in the Management of Migraine Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Individuals with migraine often present with postural faults and muscle tension that are associated with myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). These trigger points may be a contributory factor to the development of migraine headaches.
Cortisol Decreases And Serotonin Increases Following Massage Therapy
A 2005 article from The International Journal of Neuroscience investigating the effects of massage therapy on dopamine and serotonin levels.
A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Massage Therapy As a Treatment for Migraine
Read my simple summary of the methods and results of a 2006 study on massage therapy and its effect on migraine.
Massage Therapy & Tension Headaches
Read my simple summary of the methods and results of a 2002 study on massage therapy and its effect on chronic tension headaches.