The Library

Conditions

What each condition is, how it shows up, what the evidence says hands-on care can and cannot do, and the signs that need a doctor first.

44 pages

Acupuncture for aromatase inhibitor joint painAcupuncture for aromatase inhibitor joint pain: the SWOG trial found a modest drop in pain versus sham. How a course works and when to call your team.
Acupuncture for chemotherapy nauseaAcupuncture for chemotherapy nausea: an ASCO-endorsed guideline recommends it, with acupressure, as an add-on to anti-nausea drugs. Timing and red flags.
Acupuncture for hot flashes after breast cancerAcupuncture for hot flashes after breast cancer: trials in survivors on tamoxifen or AIs found fewer flashes, without raising estrogen. What to expect.
Acupuncture for PCOSAcupuncture for PCOS: large trials found it does not raise live births or beat metformin, though cycles may get more regular. How it fits beside care.
Acupuncture for PMSAcupuncture for PMS: a Cochrane review found low-quality evidence it eases mood and physical symptoms more than sham. Timing, diary and PMDD red flags.
Acupuncture for postherpetic neuralgiaAcupuncture for postherpetic neuralgia: reviews suggest it may ease nerve pain after shingles, but trials are weak. When to start and red flags.
Acupuncture for stroke recoveryAcupuncture for stroke recovery may add a little to rehab in the months after a stroke, but the evidence is weak and it never replaces physio, OT or speech.
Acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgiaAcupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia: low-quality trials suggest it may ease facial nerve pain, but diagnosis and carbamazepine come first.
Lymphatic drainage for breast engorgementLymphatic drainage for breast engorgement: breastfeeding guidance favours light skin strokes over deep massage. Home care, technique and mastitis signs.
Lymphatic drainage for idiopathic edemaLymphatic drainage for idiopathic edema: how this daytime fluid retention is diagnosed, why water pills can make it worse, and where a drainage session fits.
Lymphatic drainage for lymphatic malformationsLymphatic drainage for lymphatic malformations: why cystic types need the vascular anomalies team first, and how decongestive therapy helps the limb type.
Lymphatic drainage for malar bags and festoonsLymphatic drainage for malar bags and festoons: why fluid above the cheekbone may soften for a while, why festoons do not, and when to see a surgeon.
Lymphatic drainage for Morbihan diseaseLymphatic drainage for Morbihan disease (rosacea lymphedema): what the case reports show, why the dermatologist leads, and what therapy can add.
Lymphatic drainage for scleroderma hand swellingLymphatic drainage for scleroderma hand swelling: what a controlled trial found in puffy-hand systemic sclerosis, and how sessions protect fragile skin.
Lymphedema therapy for Klippel-Trenaunay syndromeLymphedema therapy for Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome: why compression is the core of care, what gentle drainage adds, and the clot and bleeding precautions.
Massage after a spinal cord injuryMassage after a spinal cord injury can ease overused shoulders, spasm and a sluggish bowel when adapted for skin, positioning and autonomic dysreflexia.
Massage for a dowager's humpMassage for a dowager's hump eases tight chest and neck muscles but cannot melt a fat pad or reshape the spine. Why a doctor checks it first.
Massage for a groin strainMassage for a groin strain eases tight adductors once the first days pass, but strengthening is the main treatment. What it involves, and hernia signs.
Massage for a hip flexor strainMassage for a hip flexor strain helps once the first days pass, easing the thigh and hip so rehab is easier. Teens with sudden hip pain need an X-ray first.
Massage for a meniscus tearMassage for a meniscus tear eases thigh and calf tension and helps a sore knee keep moving, but exercise therapy is the core treatment. What helps and why.
Massage for a thigh contusionMassage for a thigh contusion should wait: deep work on a fresh charley horse may help bone form in the muscle. When massage fits, and the red flags.
Massage for adults with cerebral palsyMassage for adults with cerebral palsy can ease pain and muscle tone when positioning, pace and pressure are adapted. The evidence, and how a session works.
Massage for an intercostal muscle strainMassage for an intercostal muscle strain eases the guarding around sore ribs once heart, lung and rib causes are ruled out. How it helps, plus the red flags.
Massage for anterior pelvic tiltMassage for anterior pelvic tilt eases tight hips and a sore low back, but it will not reposition your pelvis. Most healthy adults tilt forward a little.
Massage for burnoutMassage for burnout gives a worn-out nervous system rest and shifted work-stress scores in trials, but cannot fix the job behind it. When to see a doctor.
Massage for capsular contracture after breast implantsMassage for capsular contracture after breast implants: why it will not soften a tight capsule, when to see your surgeon first, and what an RMT can help with.
Massage for cervicogenic dizzinessMassage for cervicogenic dizziness can ease the neck tension behind it, but inner-ear and brain causes must be ruled out first. What helps and what is urgent.
Massage for chronic exertional compartment syndromeMassage for chronic exertional compartment syndrome may let you run longer before pain starts. Get a diagnosis first; what studies show and red flags.
Massage for cluster headachesMassage for cluster headaches cannot stop or prevent attacks; oxygen, triptans and preventive medicines do. What massage can offer between bouts, honestly.
Massage for facet joint painMassage for facet joint pain eases the guarding muscles around stiff spinal joints and makes moving easier. It supports, but does not replace, medical care.
Massage for hand osteoarthritisMassage for hand osteoarthritis eased pain and improved grip in small trials with daily self-massage. How it fits with exercise, splints and topical gels.
Massage for hip impingementMassage for hip impingement can ease tight hip flexors, adductors and glutes beside physio-led care, but it cannot change the bone shape behind FAI syndrome.
Massage for long COVIDMassage for long COVID may ease aching muscles and joints, but direct evidence is thin. How to keep a session short and light so it does not set off a crash.
Massage for lupusMassage for lupus eases muscle tension, stress and the weight of fatigue between flares. It supports rheumatology care, adapted for skin, cold and steroids.
Massage for occipital neuralgiaMassage for occipital neuralgia is a recognised non-surgical option: easing tight muscles around the nerves, never pressing hard on the tender nerve point.
Massage for patellar tendinopathyMassage for patellar tendinopathy eases the thigh and calf so loading exercise is easier, but exercise is the treatment. What the research shows.
Massage for polymyalgia rheumaticaMassage for polymyalgia rheumatica comes after diagnosis and steroids; then gentle work eases stiff shoulders and hips. Know the arteritis warning signs.
Massage for POTSMassage for POTS does not treat the syndrome, but it can ease aches if the session is cool, unhurried and ends with a slow, staged sit-up. How to adapt it.
Massage for psoriatic arthritisMassage for psoriatic arthritis can ease stiffness around sore joints. It supports your rheumatologist's plan, with no friction on plaques or tendons.
Massage for PTSDMassage for PTSD can be a calm, body-based support alongside trauma-focused therapy. What small studies show, and how a trauma-informed session works.
Massage for shoulder pain after a strokeMassage for shoulder pain after a stroke can ease pain and anxiety alongside rehab, if the weak arm is supported and never pulled. What helps, what to watch.
Massage for spondylolisthesisMassage for spondylolisthesis eases tight hamstrings, glutes and back muscles when positions and pressure are adapted, alongside physiotherapy.
Massage for tailbone painMassage for tailbone pain eases the buttock, hip and low back muscles around a sore coccyx, with no pressure on the bone. What it can do, and the red flags.
Scar massage for burn scarsScar massage for burn scars: what trials show for pain, itch and thickness, when healed skin is ready for hands-on work, and which scar changes need a doctor.

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