Question:

A client has just experienced a job shift change from days to nights and is having difficulty adjusting to the sleep pattern. The client indicates that he is feeling disconnected and out of sorts. Which endocrine gland might be affected initially, and which massage approach would be most beneficial?

A Pineal gland; a massage that uses sufficient pressure but pain-free compression and rhythmic gliding methods to support parasympathetic dominance

explanation

Pineal gland regulates sleep-wake cycles and sleep in a parasympathetic activity.