REST EASY: MASSAGE FOR INSOMNIA
Insomnia can be relentless, eroding energy and amplifying stress. Evidence increasingly shows that massage therapy can counter these effects and foster deeper, more restorative sleep. Randomized trials reveal that evening relaxation massage enhances sleep efficiency and boosts slow-wave restorative stages, while others show significant improvements in subjective sleep quality and onset latency across diverse populations.
Key Insight:
Restoring sleep isn’t about forcing rest. It’s about easing the nervous system into natural relaxation through touch. If sleeplessness still shadows your nights, explore massage as a gentle, scientifically grounded pathway toward rejuvenating your rest.
Contact Us:
Dr. Peter Britton, DC & Dr. Alyssa Lenox, DC
1111 N. Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206-523-2225
Appointments can be made on our website: https://intouchwithhealthseattle.com/home
Sources:
1. Ntoumas I, Karatzaferi C, Giannaki CD, et al. The Impact of Relaxation Massage Prior to Bedtime on Sleep Quality and Quantity in People with Symptoms of Chronic Insomnia: A Home‑Based Sleep Study. Healthcare. 2025;13(2):180.
2. Hachul H, Oliveira DS, Bittencourt LRA, et al. The beneficial effects of massage therapy for insomnia in postmenopausal women. Sleep Sci. 2014;7(2):114‑116.
3. Tsai PS, Wang SY, Fang HN, et al. Randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of using back massage to improve sleep quality among Taiwanese postpartum women. J Clin Nurs. 2013;22(3–4):359‑366.
