Ep 503 – Descending Modulation with Whitney Lowe

In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Whitney Lowe explores the powerful concept of descending modulation. Whitney breaks down the science behind this neurological process and how it applies directly to massage, manual therapy, and bodywork. Can therapeutic touch, trust, and context turn down the pain dial and support long-term healing? Tune in to find out.

 

Resources:

 

The Role of Descending Modulation in Manual Therapy and Its Analgesic Implications: A Narrative Review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26788367/

 

The mechanisms of manual therapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1356689X08001598?via%3Dihub

 

Descending Modulation: Why Massage Therapy Can Alleviate Pain
https://massagefitnessmag.com/massage/descending-modulation-why-massage-therapy-alleviates-pain/#google_vignette

 

Recovery Strategies by Greg Lehman
https://www.greglehman.ca/recovery-strategies-pain-guidebook

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