Lisa Hendricks LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified MLD Therapist

Big Benefits of Massage for Parkinson’s

Big Benefits of Massage for Parkinson's

Massage therapy may increase blood flow to the brain, decrease muscle stiffness, promote relaxation, and increase mobility in some people with Parkinson’s disease. Research has shown that massage can also improve gait speed by about 10%.

 

https://www.parkinsonsresource.org/news/articles/big-benefits-of-massage-for-parkinsons/#:~:text=Massage%20therapy%20may%20increase%20blood,gait%20speed%20by%20about%2010%25.