Maana WellnessThe Research Behind Every Modality We Offer
We publish an honest, referenced review for every treatment at Maana Wellness — including where the evidence is strong, where it’s mixed, and where the wellness industry usually oversells. Pick a modality below to read the full review.
The Pelvic Floor Chair
Multiple randomized trials show real improvement in stress urinary incontinence, with FDA clearance behind the technology.
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Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy
A large NIH-funded trial found significantly greater weight loss with ABT than standard behavioral treatment at 12 months.
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Cryotherapy
A 27-study meta-analysis found cooling reduces muscle soreness — but no measurable effect on objective recovery markers.
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EMS for Muscle Strength
A 2021 meta-analysis found large, significant gains in muscle mass and strength — but no effect on body fat.
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ESWT for Trigger Points
Multiple independent reviews consistently find ESWT reduces pain and improves function for trigger point-related pain.
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HBOT for Healthy Aging
Peer-reviewed studies show measurable changes in cellular aging markers — though “reverses aging” overstates what the research proves.
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HBOT for Sports Recovery
Reviews show real benefit for muscle and soft tissue injury as an add-on to standard care — not for ordinary soreness.
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Spinal Decompression
Evidence is genuinely mixed — more recent trials show real added benefit when combined with standard physical therapy.
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