Acute effects of traditional Thai massage on electroencephalogram in patients with scapulocostal syndrome

Buttagat, Vitsarut; Eungpinichpong, Wichai; Kaber, David B.; Chatchawan, Uraiwon; Arayawichanon, Preeda

doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2012.02.002

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“…Delta waves are found during some parts of sleep18 ) . Our finding of reduced cortical arousal through MLD may also be explained by the findings of other studies14, 15 ) . They reported the state induced by massage techniques represent a hypoactive central nervous system state that may by similar to stageIsleep.…”

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Effects of Manual Lymph Drainage of the Neck on EEG in Subjects with Psychological Stress

Shim¹,

Kim

2014

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] The present study investigated the effect of manual lymph drainage (MLD) of the neck on electroencephalography (EEG) in subjects with psychological stress. [Methods] Twenty-six subjects were randomly allocated to receive one 15-min session of either MLD or resting on a bed (control). [Results] Analysis of EEG in the MLD group showed a significant increase in relaxation, manifested as an increase in average absolute and relative delta and alpha activity. [Conclusion] It is suggested that MLD provides acute neural effects that increase relaxation in subjects with psychological stress.

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Effects of Manual Lymph Drainage of the Neck on EEG in Subjects with Psychological Stress

Shim¹,

Kim

2014

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…Gamma waves are found during the excitation, anxiety and psychological stress stage23 ) . Our finding of reduced cortical arousal through MLD may also be explained by the findings of other studies24, 25 ) . This concurs with the results of a study by Shim and Kim19 ) , in which applying MLD on the neck resulted in higher alpha and delta activity compared to resting alone.…”

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Effects of manual lymph drainage for abdomen on the brain activity of subjects with psychological stress

Shim¹,

Yeun

Kim

et al. 2017

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] The present study investigated the effects of manual lymph drainage for abdomen on electroencephalography in subjects with psychological stress. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-eight subjects were randomly allocated to undergo a 20-min session of either manual lymph drainage or abdominal massage on a bed. [Results] Analysis of electroencephalograms from the manual lymph drainage group showed a significant increase in relaxation, manifested as an increase in average absolute, relative alpha activity and a decrease in relative gamma activity. [Conclusion] Our results suggest that the application of manual lymph drainage from the abdomen provides acute neural effects that increase relaxation in subjects with psychological stress.

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“…Generally, therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue of the whole body area in a way that contributes to health improvements, including relaxation, improved sleep and specific physical benefits, such as relief of muscular aches and pain [25]. Gentle stretching of the joints and muscles relieves tension, enhances flexibility, and induces a deep state of tranquillity [26]. TMM appears to be different from other forms of massage or physical manipulations: it is performed using systematic manipulation of the soft tissue of the body for pain reduction or other therapeutic purposes.…”

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The immediate effect of traditional Malay massage on substance P, inflammatory mediators, pain scale and functional outcome among patients with low back pain: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial

Sejari

Kamaruddin

Ramasamy

et al. 2015

BMC Complement Altern Med

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BackgroundThe treatment of low back pain is very challenging due to the recurrent nature of the problem. It is believed that traditional Malay massage helps to relieve such back pain but there is a lack of scientific evidence to support both the practice of traditional Malay massage and the mechanism by which it exerts its effect. The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effect of traditional Malay massage on the pain scale, substance P, inflammatory mediators, and functional outcomes among low back pain patients.MethodsA non-blinded, randomised controlled trial will be conducted. A total of sixty-six patients who fulfil the inclusion criteria will be recruited. The participants will be randomly allocated into intervention (traditional Malay massage) and control (relaxation position) groups. Blood and saliva samples will be collected before and immediately after intervention. All collected samples will be analysed. The primary outcomes are the changes in the level of substance P in both saliva and blood samples between both groups. The secondary outcomes include the levels of inflammatory mediators [i.e. TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-8, monocyte chemotactic protein-1, IL-6 and IL-10, and the soluble form of the intercellular adhesion molecule], the pain intensity as measured by a visual analogous scale and functional outcomes using the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire.DiscussionMassage is a type of physical therapy that has been proven to be potentially capable of reducing unpleasant pain sensations by a complex sensory response and chemical mediators such as substance P and various inflammatory mediators. Previous studies conducted using Thai, Swedish, or other forms of massage therapies, have showed inconsistent findings on substance P levels pre and post the interventions. Each massage genre varies in terms of massage and joint mobilization points, as well as the lumbar spinous process. Traditional Malay massage, known locally as “Urut Melayu”, involves soft-tissue manipulation of the whole body applied using the hands and fingers. This massage technique combines both deep muscular tissue massage and spiritual rituals. This trial is expected to give rise to new knowledge underlying the mechanisms for pain and inflammation relief that are activated by traditional Malay massage.Trial registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials ACTRN12615000537550.

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Acute effects of traditional Thai massage on electroencephalogram in patients with scapulocostal syndrome

Cited by 28 publications

References 46 publications

Effects of Manual Lymph Drainage of the Neck on EEG in Subjects with Psychological Stress

Effects of Manual Lymph Drainage of the Neck on EEG in Subjects with Psychological Stress

Effects of manual lymph drainage for abdomen on the brain activity of subjects with psychological stress

The immediate effect of traditional Malay massage on substance P, inflammatory mediators, pain scale and functional outcome among patients with low back pain: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial

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