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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Do massage guns help cellulite?
Massage gun marketers make a lot of claims that their machines help reduce cellulite, but do they? The reality is that for all practical... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What massage helps you sleep
Clinical trials have shown that a variety of regular short duration remedial type massages improve the quality of sleep. These ranged... Read Article
The health benefits of massage
In this article we will discuss the health and wellness benefits of regular or wellness massages that have been scientifically... 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
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
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
Do foam rollers actually work: you'll be very surprised
Foam rollers have become a popular way to have practically unlimited self massage. They are inexpensive and can easily be carried to... Read Article
The practical, science based guide to post exercise recovery
To become fitter, stronger and faster your need to push your body to create the microscopic damage that stimulates improvement. That... Read Article
What are the side effects of vibration massage
The potential side effects of vibration massage depends on the type of massager used. Sensible usage of machines that purely provide... 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
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
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