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Durability of effect of massage therapy on blood pressure

Mahshid Givi1

  • 1Department of Adult Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

International Journal of Preventive Medicine
|August 10, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Swedish massage significantly lowers blood pressure (BP) in women with pre-hypertension. This non-pharmacological approach offers a safe and effective method for managing elevated BP, with lasting effects observed even after treatment cessation.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Pre-hypertension is a key predictor of cardiovascular disease.
  • Non-pharmacological interventions are crucial for managing pre-hypertension.
  • Massage therapy is explored as a method to control blood pressure (BP).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effect of Swedish massage on the blood pressure of women with pre-hypertension.
  • To assess the short-term and sustained impact of massage therapy on systolic and diastolic BP.

Main Methods:

  • A single-blind clinical trial involving 50 pre-hypertensive women.
  • Participants were randomized into a test group (Swedish massage) and a control group (no massage).
  • Blood pressure was monitored before and after sessions, and 72 hours post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • The massage group exhibited significantly lower systolic and diastolic BP compared to the control group (P < 0.001).
  • These beneficial effects on BP persisted for at least 72 hours after the completion of the massage therapy sessions.

Conclusions:

  • Swedish massage is a safe, effective, and applicable intervention for controlling BP in pre-hypertensive women.
  • Massage therapy presents a cost-effective option for BP management in healthcare settings and at home.
Abstract

Keywords:
Durabilitymassage therapypre-hypertension

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