How to choose the best settings for your vibrating massager (or massage gun)
Most people think the setting of a massager is a simple matter of choosing the intensity you like, but the effects of the vibrations can... Read Article
Are massage guns worth it?
Massage guns are marketed a wonder tool you can use to do self massage and help recover after a workout, but as we know marketers often... Read Article
Do exercises help shoulder pain
If you suffer from shoulder pain you will likely be given some analgesics to relieve the pain and some exercises to “correct” the... Read Article
Does foam rolling help recovery
If you get stiff and sore after a workout marketers promise that foam rolling will help, but do they really work and are they even safe?... Read Article
Massage guns explained: what they are and what they do
Massage guns are widely marketed as a tool for self massage with claims of great benefits, but do they work or are they just a fad? In... 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
Warm-ups: your practical guide to reducing injuries, increasing performance and reducing post exercise soreness
If you play sport or workout a good warm-up will help prepare your muscles: increasing your performance, decreasing your risk of injury,... Read Article
How to use your vibration massage or massage gun safely and effectively
Most people do not get any where near the benefits they should from vibrating massagers, and even hurt themselves. This us because... Read Article
The evidence based guide to sports massages for fitness professionals
I've put this aticle and video together as a resource so fitness professionals can best advise clients how to use sports massage to... Read Article
Common massage gun mistakes: how to use your massage gun safely and effectively
If you use a massage gun incorrectly you may not get any benefits, or worse still hurt yourself. To help you get the most out of your... Read Article
How NOT to use a massage gun- bad advice given by YouTube gurus
There are several common mistakes people make when using a massage gun. These include pressing in too hard and using the machine where... Read Article
Fibromyalgia: how to treat the cause, not the effects (symptoms)
If you have fibromyalgia it’s highly unlikely that medical specialists will ever fix you. They’re treating effects not causes. It’s the... Read Article
What is the best treatment for muscle knots
If you are looking for relief from muscle knot pain you will be offered a wide range of therapies ranging from home remedies through to... Read Article
Muscle knot basics: what they are, what they do, and how to treat them
Muscle knots are those tender lumps in your muscles therapists find. They are arguably the biggest cause of musculoskeletal pain such as... Read Article
Muscle knots: causes, prevention and the best treatments
Muscles knots can make you feel stiff and tired, plus cause a host of muscular aches and pains. However, a lot of advice and treatments... Read Article
Stretching vs foam rolling: which should you do?
Both stretching and foam rolling are commonly used to increase flexibility, prepare muscles for a workout, and to help recover... Read Article
What do chiropractic adjustments do- with video
I’m prompted to do this because most of the descriptions of what adjustments do that I’ve seen over the years are either misleading or... Read Article
Does foam rolling help cellulite: with video instructions
Marketing implies that you can get some pretty impressive results using a foam roller, but the reality is at best foam rolling only gives... Read Article
Does foam rolling help recovery
If you do enough trials some will show something positive, which the marketers will use. They won’t tell you though that those benefits... Read Article
Massage vs foam rollers vs massage guns for sports and exercise
Massage therapists have long been used to help prevent sports injuries and speed recovery, but more recently foam rollers and massage... 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