OMG! Massage was far more effective than reiki or acupuncture in relieving the overall physical pain of grief ...
It was almost unbearable ...
I fractured 5 teeth & broke one before having them extracted ...
I developed arthritis from the stress depositing in my neck & shoulders including stomach/digestive problems ...
Massage prevented the loss of more teeth, arthritic flare ups & relieved migraines - aspirin, acetamenophen & ibuprofen ate up my stomach lining ...
My massage therapist looked like a pro wrestler she could throw me down on the mat to make minced meat out of me! Loved it!
I went for massage almost weekly during active grief; about 4 years ...
It was a life saver!