In this study, PPT values of the CM group were found to
decrease and EMG-BF values of CTM group were recorded
to decrease.
It is thought that CM may be effective in increasing local
blood and lymph flow, reducing edema, increasing muscle
tonus, and treating mental health. One study determined that
CM reduced the perception ratio of physical and emotional
stress and physical pain. 39 Another reported that Thai
massage and Swedish massage were effective in reducing back
pain. 19 According to Edisan and Aksoy, touching stimulates
pressoreceptors on and under the skin and changes blood flow.
Touching with the hands relaxes people psychologically. The
human hand is one of the most developed organs in terms of
emotional and mobility skills; and using the hand for treatment
produces fast, economical, and reliable treatment methods. 17