Benefits of Therapeutic Touch

Therapeutic Touch is most often practiced by nurses, but practitioners may be found among physicians, physical therapists, naturopaths, psychotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists. Those who practice Therapeutic Touch do not see it as something that replaces other forms of healthcare. Rather, they see it as an important complement to conventional medical care. According to practitioners, Therapeutic Touch treatments have a number of effects that assist or enhance the healing process.

First, Therapeutic Touch treatments are thought to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. These effects, alone, may be very important as relaxation combats stress reactions. It is known that long term, chronic stress compromises health. In particular, chronic stress tends to be related to increased blood pressure and reduced functioning of the immune system.

Second, Therapeutic Touch seems to reduce pain. Research reported by Dr. Susan Wagner indicates that it often an effective treatment for acute pain. Small scale studies have shown it to be effective in treating migraine headaches. In addition, Therapeutic Touch may also help individuals who suffer from chronic pain by reducing anxiety and helping them to mobilize their own their own healing processes.

Third, practitioners report that Therapeutic Touch accelerates healing. Research suggests that Therapeutic Touch treatments heal wounds and clear infections faster than conventional approaches alone.

 

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