Low back pain: chiropractic, physio, massage, exercise or drugs
There are many different treatments for back pain. Should you see a chiropractor, get a massage, exercise or take drugs? There’s a lot... 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
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
How to treat DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)
DOMS (Delayed onset muscle soreness) is soreness normally felt in muscles for a few days after strenuous exercise. According to... Read Article
The real reason shoulder impingement keeps coming back
Most website will tell you that shoulder impingement is where tissues at the top of your shoulder get pinched, then give you a list of... Read Article
Trigger point therapy for fibromyalgia: inc. self help advice
Trigger point therapy is not only good for fibromyalgia, scientists have found that trigger points are the main cause of fibromyalgia and... Read Article
Do massage guns work ?
Vibration massage is an excellent therapy. However, too many massage guns fail to deliver this because: they use percussion which is less... Read Article
How do you get fibromyalgia- and what you can do about it
Fibromyalgia is a sensitisation of the nervous system which causes pain to be amplified plus a host of other symptoms. While there are... Read Article
How to use a hand held massager
Using a hand held massager is simple. You place the vibrating head on the muscle, making good contact, and allow the vibrations to... Read Article
Does massage help fibromyalgia: with bonus self help advice
Clinical trials have shown that massage is effective in relieving fibromyalgia. Although some types of massage are better than others... Read Article
What helps muscles recover faster
To help your muscles recover after sports or exercise you should make sure you warm up properly first, then make sure you get adequate... 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
How to treat trigger points at home
There are several good trigger point therapies you can do at home. These can give pain relief, but trigger points are stubborn and hard... Read Article
What is the best treatment for trigger points
The best trigger point therapy for you depends on your goals. If you are after pain relief clinical trials show that there is little to... 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
There are a lot of articles with shopping lists of things to do to help your muscles recover after exercise, but which are the most... Read Article
Trigger point release explained
Trigger point release is a general term that describes procedures that relax tension and relieve pain in muscles that contain trigger... Read Article
Can (myofascial) trigger points cause shoulder pain
(myofascial) trigger points are a very large cause of shoulder pain. They have been found to be extremely common in sufferers of... Read Article
Should I get a massage gun or, or a vibration massager
You will find a well designed vibration massager easier to use, safer, and will do a much better job. This is because the scientific... Read Article
Should I get a percussion massager, or a vibration massager
You will find a well designed vibration massager easier to use, safer, and will do a much better job. This is because the scientific... Read Article
The benefits of percussion massage (massage guns) vs vibration massage
The terms percussion and vibration massage are often used interchangeably, but they are different and have different effects. In this... Read Article
Does trigger point therapy hurt
There are a variety of trigger point therapies including manual therapies, needling and modalities such as laser. Reviews of large... Read Article
Does trigger point therapy work
There are a variety of trigger point therapies including manual therapies, needling and modalities such as laser. Reviews of large... 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