Massage Massage & Bodywork& Bodywork

Robert B. Haase, LMPRobert B. Haase, LMPFounder, DirectorFounder, Director

Bodymechanics School of Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy & MassageMyotherapy & Massage

What is “Massage”?What is “Massage”?

The rubbing The rubbing or kneading or kneading of parts of the of parts of the body to aid body to aid circulation or circulation or relax the relax the muscles… or muscles… or most would most would think…think…

History of MassageHistory of Massage

Oldest references…Oldest references…

Cave paintings found in EuropeCave paintings found in Europe dating back to dating back to 15,000 BC15,000 BC

History of MassageHistory of Massage

Earliest Earliest writtenwritten data: 2760 BC, data: 2760 BC, ChinaChina

Emperor Hwang TiEmperor Hwang Ti’s medical ’s medical journals explain massage journals explain massage techniquestechniques

History of MassageHistory of Massage

Tang dynastyTang dynasty (619 to 907AD) (619 to 907AD) recognized only four types of recognized only four types of medical practitioners:medical practitioners:

Physicians, acupuncturists, Physicians, acupuncturists, “masseurs” and exorcists“masseurs” and exorcists..

History of MassageHistory of Massage

In the “Odyssey”, HomerIn the “Odyssey”, Homer wrote wrote about how war-torn soldiers being about how war-torn soldiers being massaged back to health. (800 BC)massaged back to health. (800 BC)

HippocratesHippocrates in 400 BC wrote about in 400 BC wrote about the uses of massage in medical the uses of massage in medical practice. practice.

“The physician must be “The physician must be experienced in many things, but experienced in many things, but assuredly also in rubbing”assuredly also in rubbing”

Effects of MassageEffects of Massage

Direct / MechanicalDirect / Mechanical Increased CirculationIncreased Circulation

Elimination of toxinsElimination of toxins

Restore bowels to proper Restore bowels to proper functionsfunctions

Effects of MassageEffects of Massage

ReflexiveReflexive Nervous system Nervous system Chemical reactionsChemical reactions

PsychologicalPsychological PsychologicalPsychological

TensegrityTensegrity A contraction of A contraction of 'tensional integrity''tensional integrity'

Psychology of the BodyPsychology of the Body

Just like bad relationship, the Just like bad relationship, the weaker muscle feels the pain, weaker muscle feels the pain, not the bully musclenot the bully muscle

Listening with a 3D MindsetListening with a 3D Mindset

Patient complains of occipital Patient complains of occipital headache, weak armsheadache, weak arms

Bad therapistBad therapist Good therapistGood therapist GreatGreat therapist therapist

AntagonistsAntagonists Pectoralis Minor & RhomboidsPectoralis Minor & Rhomboids

Story of a Young WomanStory of a Young Woman

Complaints of Low Back BainComplaints of Low Back Bain Treated by:Treated by:

Massage TherapistMassage Therapist Physical TherapistPhysical Therapist Medical DoctorMedical Doctor ChiropractorChiropractor SurgeonSurgeon

Asking questions Asking questions

Psoas & Quadratus Psoas & Quadratus LumborumLumborum

AntagonistsAntagonists

Knifis CraniusKnifis Cranius

Fibromyalgia = Muscle Tissue

Pain, etc.

Patient’s love it when they can

name their pain

18 Points18 Points

What if you What if you remove remove one one point?point?

Perpetuating FactorsPerpetuating Factors

How do you work?How do you work? How do you drive?How do you drive? How do you sleep?How do you sleep? How do you walk?How do you walk? How do you spend your How do you spend your

evenings?evenings? How much did you spend on How much did you spend on

your easy chair?your easy chair?

Dentists fix teethDentists fix teeth Surgeons perform surgerySurgeons perform surgery Chiropractic can not heal cancerChiropractic can not heal cancer No ONE healthcare modality No ONE healthcare modality

can do everythingcan do everything Knowing when a client hasn’t Knowing when a client hasn’t

been listened to, versus been listened to, versus knowing when to referknowing when to refer

Touch Research InstituteTouch Research Institute StudiesStudies Alzheimer'sAlzheimer's

Physical expressions of agitation (pacing, wandering, Physical expressions of agitation (pacing, wandering, and resisting) were decreased and resisting) were decreased

AnorexiaAnorexia Lower stress and anxiety levels; decreased body Lower stress and anxiety levels; decreased body

dissatisfactiondissatisfaction AnxietyAnxiety

Subjects were less depressed and anxious; nighttime Subjects were less depressed and anxious; nighttime

sleep increased over this periodsleep increased over this period ArthritisArthritis

Stress hormone (cortisol) levels were immediately Stress hormone (cortisol) levels were immediately decreased by the massage, pain decreased on self-decreased by the massage, pain decreased on self-reports and physician's assessment of painreports and physician's assessment of pain

Touch Research InstituteTouch Research Institute StudiesStudies AsthmaAsthma

Children’s study: increased peakflow, Children’s study: increased peakflow, improved lung functions, reduced improved lung functions, reduced anxiety and cortisol (stress hormone)anxiety and cortisol (stress hormone)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderDisorder Children’s study: lower hyperactivity, Children’s study: lower hyperactivity,

less “fidgety”, able to stay on task, less “fidgety”, able to stay on task, appeared happier to teachersappeared happier to teachers

Autistism (In Children)Autistism (In Children) Decrease in touch sensitivity, attention Decrease in touch sensitivity, attention

to sounds and off-task classroom to sounds and off-task classroom behaviorbehavior

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CancerCancer Effective in the reduction of stress

as well as in the reduction of anxiety, fatigue, depression, blood pressure, and muscle tension. Nausea associated with chemotherapy treatments has also been shown to decrease following a massage treatment.

Touch Research InstituteTouch Research Institute StudiesStudies Chronic Fatigue SyndromeChronic Fatigue Syndrome

Lower depression, anxiety, emotional distress, more sleep

Cystic Fibrosis Children were less anxious, had improved mood

and improved breathing Depression

Decreased depression and increased nighttime sleep

Diabetes (Children’s Study) Children’s glucose levels decreased to normal

range and dietary compliance increased

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Elderly Retired Volunteers Elderly Retired Volunteers PROVIDING (vs. receiving) MassagePROVIDING (vs. receiving) Massage Assessment after giving infants massage

after one month: Less anxiety, fewer depressive

symptoms, improved mood Pulse decreased Cortisol levels decreased Improved self esteem / better lifestyle

Fewer doctor visits, more social contact Better results in giving than receiving

Touch Research InstituteTouch Research Institute StudiesStudies Fibromyalgia SyndromeFibromyalgia Syndrome

Improved sleep patterns, decreased pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression and cortisol levels

HIV Exposed Newborns Increased weight gain, increased motor

skills Labor Pain

Massage first 15-minutes of each hour of labor: decreased anxiety, decreased need for medication and shorter labor

Touch Research InstituteTouch Research Institute StudiesStudies Migraine HeadachesMigraine Headaches

Decreased occurrence, sleep disturbances and distress

Newborns (“Preemies”) (Science News, 1985) Gained weight 50% faster, more active,

alert, responsive, aware of surroundings, better able to tolerate noise, “emotional control,” better able to console themselves. Discharged 6 days earlier at a cost savings in the “tens of thousands of dollars.” Eight months later, larger size and fewer physical problems.

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PregnancyPregnancy Decreased anxiety and stress

hormones, fewer obstetric and postnatal complications, fewer premature births

Sexual AbuseReduced aversion to touch,

decreased anxiety, depression and cortisol levels

Touch Research InstituteTouch Research Institute StudiesStudies

Sleep in PreschoolersSleep in Preschoolers Fell asleep sooner, more restful Fell asleep sooner, more restful

naps, better behavior ratingsnaps, better behavior ratings

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AcupressureAikido and Ki AikidoAlchemical BodyworkAlexander TechniqueAMMA TherapyAston PatterningBioenergetics Body-Mind InsightBowen TechniqueBreema BodyworkChi Nei TsangCore Bodywork Cranial Osteopathy/ Craniosacral TherapyDance TherapyDeep Tissue BodyworkFeldenkraisHaelan Work™Hakomi Somatics HellerworkHemme Approach™Hoshino Therapy Integrative MassageJin Shin Jitsu (Jyutsu)LooyenWork™Manual Lymph DrainageMassageTrigger Point MyotherapyMyofascial ReleaseNeuro-Muscular Therapy

Ortho-BionomyPfrimmer Deep MusclePoint HoldingPolarity TherapyPostural IntegrationQigong (Chi Kung)Osho Rebalancing)RebirthingReflexologyReikiRolfingRosen MethodRubenfeld SynergyShiatsuSound TherapySports MassageSoma Neuromuscular IntegrationStructural IntegrationSwedish MassageT’ai Chi Chaun (T’ai Chi)Thai MassageTherapeutic TouchTouch For Health TragerTrauma Touch TherapyWatsu (Water Shiatsu)Yoga/Yoga TherapyZen ShiatsuZero Balancing