NIH R01 · 2024
Project Summary/Abstract The exact mechanisms by which light stroking and deep pressure – components of massage therapy – induce pleasantness and pain modulation are not understood. Given the frequent use of massage therapy for relaxation and pain relief, and the need for complementary tools for chronic pain, there is a critical need to study the mechanisms of specific forms of affective touch. Our long-term goal is to elucidate the mechanisms by which manual therapies induce pleasant relaxation and pain relief. Our overall objectives in this application are to (1) Determine the extent to which A- and C-fibers contribute to affective effects of gentle stroking, 2) Determine the extent to…
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