Research and Evidence
There is research on Shiatsu happening all around the world looking into its safety and efficacy. See below for studies into effects of Shiatsu treatment on headaches, lower back pain, anxiety, stress, pain, sleep quality...
Articles
What do shiatsu practitioners treat? A nationwide survey.
31 Mar 1998
PE Harris, N Pooley
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Vol. 6, Issue 1, March 1998, pp 30-35
It was concluded that efficacy research in shiatsu should focus on musculoskeletal and psychological problems particularly neck/shoulder and lower back problems, arthritis, depression, stress and anxiety.
[Summary Conclusion]
Cost-benefit of combined use of acupuncture, Shiatsu and lifestyle adjustment for treatment of patients with severe angina pectoris
31 Dec 1996
Ballegaard S, Norrelund S, Smith DF
Acupuncture & Electro-therapeutics Research, 1996 Jul-Dec; 21(3-4) pp187-97
The study suggests that the combined treatment with acupuncture, Shiatsu and lifestyle adjustment may be highly cost effective for patients with advanced angina pectoris.
[Abstract]