Pediatric massage is about more than just helping children deal with the symptoms of the conditions they are suffering. The therapy can help children combat loneliness and fear, as well as the anxiety they face in the aftermath of medical treatments.
The fact is that any child who has undergone trauma or suffered an injury which has led to pain and discomfort can get a massage to help alleviate the symptoms. Kids don’t take well to discomfort and are likely to get cranky and difficult to handle. In this situation, it would be difficult for their parents, and even the medical staff attending them, to comprehend their needs and provide the right solution.