Trigger point therapy guide
(Myofascial) trigger points are an important cause of most musculoskeletal pain syndromes, plus have a host of other detrimental effects.... Read Article
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The guide to evidence based percussion massage (massage gun) usage
There are several reviews of trials of the use of vibrating massagers (including percussion massagers). These generally do a good job of... Read Article
Are massage guns scientifically proven, or an ineffective gimmick?
Massagers with vibrating pads that sit on the surface and send vibrations deep into your muscles have been used by professionals for... Read Article
Does massage help athletic or sports performance: with practical advice
Professional sports clubs have long used massage as a way to help their athletes, and more recently various self massage options have... Read Article
Massage and trigger point therapy for shoulder pain, with self help options
Two of the best studies of shoulder pain found that (myofascial) trigger points in 17 different muscles contribute to shoulder pain... Read Article
Trigger point therapy guide
(Myofascial) trigger points are an important cause of most musculoskeletal pain syndromes, plus have a host of other detrimental effects.... Read Article
Why most massagers (and massage guns) are a waste of money: and how to get something effective
There are hundreds of hand held massagers and massage guns on the market, but when we were looking for something to recommend our... Read Article
The scientifically proven effects of vibration massage- with clinical applications
In this summary we investigate the science behind the use of vibration massage. This helps us envisage uses and to develop protocols. ... Read Article
Vibration massager usage guide
Hand held massagers have allowed us to have massages without the expense and appointments needed when using a professional therapist. ... Read Article
Why tennis elbow won't heal, and what you can do about it
Tennis elbow is a painful and disabling condition that is said to develop through overuse, but why does it then refuse to heal and defy... Read Article
Is it good to get a sports massage: your guide to the types, uses and benefits
Sports massages are widely used with both professional (paid) and self help options. If you are looking at sports massages the main... Read Article
The sports and exercise guide to vibration massage
Most professional athletes and sports clubs make heavy use of massage type treatments. The ability to do self massage using a hand held... Read Article
How to treat tennis elbow at home
Tennis elbow is a painful condition where prolonged abnormal tension in your forearm muscles causes the site where they are attached to... Read Article
Why shoulder pain keeps coming back
If you suffer from shoulder pain that won't go away you're not alone. Studies show that only 21% of sufferers are better after 6 months.... Read Article
How to release (treat) muscle knots yourself
Muscle knots are those tender lumps in your muscles, usually associated with muscle tightness, pain and fatigue. If you have any sort of... Read Article
How to release (treat) trigger points yourself
Treating or releasing trigger points yourself is actually extremely easy. With a bit of instruction and practice you can easily find the... Read Article
Is massage better than anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
In the one clinical trial that directly compared massage and anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) for back pain massage gave the far superior... Read Article
Self massage and trigger point therapy for headaches and migraines
Scientists have found that a high proportion of headaches result from pain coming from the muscles and joints of your head and neck. ... Read Article
Does vibration massage help healing
It has been long understood that vibration massage can accelerate healing by increasing blood flow and tissue oxygenation. Until... Read Article
Self massage and trigger point therapy for tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is considered a difficult condition and too often does not respond to treatments, but this does not have to be. As I... Read Article