Placebo vs. Nocebo: What Role Does Each Play in Massage Therapy?

The article explains the difference between placebo and nocebo effects and discusses the important role they play in massage therapy (MT). It lists the examples of placeboic things and noceboic things that apply to MT including those relate to expectations and beliefs. Also mentioned are tips for massage therapists on how to ensure better therapeutic outcomes for clients including the need of encouraging positive self-talk and the avoidance of noceboic language in client education.