The effects of grounding (earthing) on bodyworkers ’ pain and overall quality of life: A randomized controlled trial

It is well documented that massage therapists develop a number of health problems if they don't adopt appropriate self-care techniques.1 –3 Bodyworkers, for example, are prone to develop tendonitis, painful fingers, hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders, carpal tunnel syndrome, and a host of other work-related injuries.4 Each of these problems produce inflammation-related pain.5–7 These realities of daily work life, and the lack of effective relief, prompt many massage therapists to prematurely retire from the profession they love; they “burnout”.
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