What is massage therapy?

Massage therapy in 2025 boosts mental health, eases pain, and aids recovery. Trends include eco-friendly practices, AI massage tools, and holistic care. It's now often prescribed by doctors and supported by growing research. Safe, effective, and evolving fast.

How is massage evolving in healthcare?

More medical referrals: Massage is increasingly prescribed by physicians, chiropractors, and rehab professionals—integration with mainstream care. Collaborative care planning: Therapists act as health coaches—using intake, active listening, goal-setting, and treatment planning for long-term outcomes

What does research say in early 2025?

Surging scientific rigor: Quantity and quality of RCTs have grown since 2005, with recent work (2024–25) on neck and back pain, spinal stenosis, chronic pain .Mixed results for pain relief: Some reviews show limited evidence for pain relief, but the broader body of research remains positive .

However, you should consult a doctor first if you have: Blood clots or heart conditions Recent surgery or injury Skin infections or rashes Pregnancy (choose prenatal massage only)

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Baby Massage
Tomorrow at 11:00
Nest. Glasgow's Family Wellbeing Centre • Glasgow
£12
Sound Bath Experience - Kilmaurs - A Journey of Deep Relaxation
Tue, Sep 9, 12:00
Kilmaurs Community Centre • Kilmaurs
£11.49
Molton Brown Silverburn GLA - Hand & Arm Massage Event
Sat, Sep 13, 13:00
Molton Brown Glasgow Silverburn • Glasgow
Free
Sunyata Sound Healing - Deepening - The Wee Retreat, Glasgow
Fri, Sep 12, 20:00
The Wee Retreat CIC • Glasgow
£20
Meditation/relaxation session
Sun, Oct 19, 14:00
Kippen Reading Rooms • Kippen
£9.38
Deep Dive into Canva
Thu, Oct 9, 10:00
STEP, Stirling Enterprise Park, FK7 7RP • Stirling
£30
"It's Not Okay" Play - Exploring Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships
Fri, Oct 10, 14:00
Johnstone Town Hall • Johnstone
Free
Undergraduate Open Day Saturday 20 September 2025
Sat, Sep 20, 09:00
University of Stirling • Stirling, Scotland
Free
Open Day at The Glasgow School of Art
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00
Glasgow School of Art- Reid Building • Glasgow
Free
Glasgow Collage Club
Wed, Oct 1, 18:00
House of Toad CIC - Coworking • Glasgow
£6.13