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Can having regular massages lower high blood pressure?

I am a 54 year old male with high blood pressure and I don't want to take medication. Can having regular massages lower high blood pressure?

3 Answers

Only very temporarily
Unfortunately, regular massage is not a recommended way to lower blood pressure. Low-sodium diet and weight loss with alcohol limitation would be the first approach. Add regular exercise. If these do not help lower your blood pressure below 130/80, you will need medication.
Yes this can help for some people.