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The Benefits of a Hand Massage and How to Do It Yourself
The health benefits of massage therapy are well-documented, and a hand massage is no exception. Having your hands massaged feels good, it can help ease muscle tension, and it may even reduce pain.
Studies have shown that having a professional hand massage just once a week, and doing self-massage once a day, may help reduce the pain associated with many conditions, including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and neuropathy.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the benefits of a hand massage, and how you can massage your hands when they need some extra care.
What are the benefits of a hand massage?
A hand massage has the potential to improve your health and well-being in a number of ways. According to a 2011 study
, the benefits of a hand massage may include:
- reduced hand pain
- less anxiety
- better mood
- improved sleep
- greater grip strength
According to a 2018 study
, getting a regular massage may also help lower your blood pressure. This study, however, did not focus specifically on hand massages.
Another study published in 2015
involved nurses working in intensive care units. It did not focus specifically on hand massages, but found that a twice-weekly general massage significantly reduced their stress levels.
found that massage therapy may be beneficial for a wide range of conditions, including:
- pain syndromes, including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fibromyalgia
- high blood pressure
- autoimmune conditions, such as asthma and multiple sclerosis
- autism
- HIV
- Parkinson’s disease
- dementia
Let’s take a closer look at some of the hand conditions that research has shown may benefit from a hand massage.
Arthritis
Arthritis in your hands can be painful and debilitating. People with hand arthritis have 75 percent less strength in their hands than people who don’t have the condition. Simple tasks like opening a door or unscrewing a jar can be daunting or even impossible.
A hand massage has been shown to help. A 2011 study
found that participants had less pain and greater grip strength after a weekly professional hand message and daily self-message at home.
The same study also found that the massage therapy participants had less anxiety and depression, and better quality sleep at the end of the four-week study.
found that applying a topical pain reliever after hand massage further increased the improvement in pain, grip strength, depressed mood, and sleep disturbances.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the wrist. It’s a very common nerve disorder, according to the American College of Rheumatology, affecting up to 10 million Americans.
Massage therapy may help reduce carpal tunnel pain, as reported in a 2016 review
. The review found that people with carpal tunnel syndrome who had regular massages reported lower levels of pain, anxiety, and depressed mood, as well as improved grip strength.
In another study
, participants with carpal tunnel syndrome got two 30-minute massages per week for six weeks. By the second week, there was a significant change in the severity of their symptoms and hand function. This study included hand trigger points.
Massage for carpal tunnel relief focuses on the wrist, but it may also include the arm, shoulder, neck and hand. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, this type of massage will vary, depending on the symptoms of the individual.