Can (myofascial) trigger points cause shoulder pain
Yes (myofascial) trigger points are a very large cause of shoulder pain. They have been found to be extremely common in sufferers of... 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
Exercises shown to not correct abnormal muscle activation patterns- public
Most movements require the co-ordinated contraction and relaxation of numerous muscles. The neurological control of this is known as a... Read Article
How “pain free” trigger points cause muscles and joints to malfunction: causing injury and long term damage
Latent (pain free) trigger points are the tender spots in tight muscle you don’t know you have until a masseur presses upon them causing... 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
What are the benefits of regular massage
In this article we will discuss the health and wellness benefits of regular or wellness massages that have been scientifically... 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
Traditional home massage found to be far superior to anti-inflammatory drugs for chronic upper back pain- public
Although anti-inflammatory drugs are heavily advertised and routinely prescribed for pain syndromes a recent clinical trial found them to... 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
Muscle fatigue: the cause doctors usually overlook- and what you can do about it
There are many possible causes of muscle fatigue, but by far the most common cause of muscle fatigue, but the most common and probably... Read Article
Summary of research on the effect of vibration massage on muscle length and joint range of motion, with practical applications
In this article we will briefly review some research findings in relation to the affects of vibration massage on allowing muscles to... 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
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