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Are massage guns (percussion massagers) safe?
Massage guns (percussion massagers) are widely marketed but are they safe, or even effective? Colleagues mention seeing damage caused by... Read Article
Can foam rollers be harmful
Although clinical trials have shown the use of foam rollers to be safe, experts warn they can be dangerous. The reason trials show they... 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
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
The best massage guns are not massage guns
Massage guns are heavily marketed for uses such as muscular relief and recovery after exercise, but which is the best? The best massage... 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
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
How to choose a massager: vibration? percussion? massage gun?
Vibration massage is an excellent therapy. However, too many massage guns fail to deliver this because: they use percussion which is less... Read Article
Massage and trigger point therapy for low back pain, with self help options
Massage and trigger point therapy are widely used to treat back pain. I this article we’ll discuss how these may help with your problem,... 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 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
The simple effective way to treat trigger points yourself
If you’ve got painful trigger points your usual options are needles, laser or some form of pressure technique where you have pressure... Read Article
The effects of trigger points on sports and athletics performance
There are many articles listing factors that effect sports and athletic performance, but almost all neglect (myofascial) trigger points ... 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
The best massage for sports recovery
The problem with a really good workout is the next day your muscles are sore, and it takes a few days until you can work out again. ... 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
Back pain: massage therapists miss the most important muscles
If you have back pain massage therapists and dry needlers will most likely miss the most important muscles. This is because they sit deep... 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