Back pain in astronauts may provide insights for treating back pain in the estimated 80 percent of Earth-bound people who experience some form of it over their lifetimes.
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A new study confirms the link between mechanotherapy and immunotherapy in muscle regeneration in mice.
During the 16th annual meeting of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) on October 8, 2021, elections were held for three positions on the FSMTB Board of Directors and three positions on the 2022 Nominating Committee.
Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their research on how the human body perceives temperature and touch.
Licensees must complete one hour of continuing education in laws and rules relevant to the practice of massage and bodywork therapy effective September 20, 2021.
Texas passed Senate Bill 1831 this legislative session, which requires certain facilities, including cosmetology facilities, massage establishments, and massage schools, to post human trafficking warning signs.
The International SPA Association (ISPA) 2021 U.S. Spa Industry Study marks the 22nd anniversary of the association’s research initiative.
Massage Heights announced the appointment of industry veteran CG Funk to their leadership team in the role of Senior Vice President of Culture and Industry Relations.
A new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Pain examined the effects of stretching on pain sensitivity by asking 22 healthy adults who did not suffer from back pain to perform stretches of the lumbar region and forearm muscles.
More than half of US adults suffer from pain, with backs and legs making up the most common sources, according to CDC researchers.