by Ross Turchaninov, MD In the January/February and March/April 2010 issues of JMS we started a discussion of what mechanisms scientifically sound therapeutic massage uses to support general health or enhance the healing processes in the body (see Diagram 1). In this and upcoming issue we will continue this conversation by focusing on what mechanisms are behind vasodilation triggered by massage … Continue reading HOW MASSAGE THERAPY HEALS THE BODY. PART III: Vasodilation Mechanisms