ArticleFederal practitioner : for the health care professionals of the VA, DoD, and PHS2022
Integrating Massage Therapy Into the Health Care of Female Veterans.
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- A Commentary on the Potential Impact of Massage Therapy on Military Veterans.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Female veterans experience higher rates of chronic pain, depression, and anxiety than do male veterans. Gynecologic examinations and procedures can be stressful, painful, and anxiety provoking. Research has shown that massage can help reduce pain and anxiety. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between massage and well-being in female veterans. Methods: A pre- and postvisit study design was used. In advance of their clinic visit, female veterans were asked by clinic staff whether they would like a relaxation massage in conjunction with their visit. Effleurage massages were administered by licensed volunteer massage therapists in a private space and performed on the back, neck, hands/arms, legs/feet. Patients rated their pain intensity, pain unpleasantness, anxiety, shortness of breath, relaxation, and inner peace pre- and postmassage on 0 to 10 scales. Demographics and data were abstracted from the medical records. Results: Results are based on the first massage received by 96 individuals: A majority of participants were aged ≤ 40 years (53%) and were White women (68%). Most (70%) were scheduled for an invasive procedure (eg, pelvic examination, biopsy). Seventy-nine percent had a history of chronic pain; 65% had a diagnosis of depression. Mean scores for pain intensity decreased by 1.9 points, pain unpleasantness by 2.0, and anxiety by 2.4. Relaxation increased by 4.3 points and sense of inner peace by 3.5 points. These changes were all statistically significant ( Conclusions: Results from this pilot study suggest massage therapy may be an effective, inexpensive, and safe treatment for pain and/or anxiety in female veterans attending a gynecology appointment. Further research should assess the effects of massage therapy in female veterans with chronic pain and coexistent mental health conditions.
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