Outer Banks Massage Reduce Pain
According to a study published online in
Science Translational Medicine by researchers from
the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and McMaster
University in Hamilton Ontario, massages aid the growth of
new mitochondria in skeletal muscle, and help to reduce
inflammation. Many athletes would attest to the fact that
massages help in treating pain, and speed up recovery, but
now scientists have the evidence to go along with their
testimonies.
The researchers looked at the genetic
data of muscle biopsies taken from 11 young men's quadriceps
after strenuous exercise sessions on a stationary bike. One
of the 11 men was chosen to have one of his legs massaged.
Prior to the massage, biopsies had been taken of both legs,
another was taken 10 minutes after the massage, and the
third, 2.5 hours later.