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Can massage therapy reduce stress and anxiety?

I am a 25 year old female. I want to know if massage therapy can reduce stress and anxiety?

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Yes massage can help!
Treating the body to relieve stress is just as important as the mind. So yes, massage can facilitate relief. Anxiety is also usually rooted in maladaptive thought patterns that are just not serving you any good any more. For that reason, cognitive-behavior therapy can also help.
Go to this link
https://www.verywellmind.com/massage-therapy-for-panic-disorder-2584306
or
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/integrative-mental-health-care/201810/massage-therapy-anxiety-and-stress