Are massage guns (percussion massagers) safe?
Massage guns (percussion massagers) are designed to drive their heads into your muscles. Most come with hard plastic heads while... Read Article
What is the root cause of fibromyalgia
When we look at the root cause of fibromyalgia we need to look at two levels: 1. the malfunction of the nervous system which causes the... Read Article
Does foam rolling help with DOMS (post exercise recovery)
In recent times it has become popular to use foam rollers as a substitute for conventional massage to help recover after sports and... 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
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
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
What is a subluxation (complex)
There is a lot of confusing and misleading information about what subluxation (complexes) are. Causes of this include: • the medical and... Read Article
Do vertebrae get misaligned or go out of place
Although often described as “misaligned vertebrae” or “bones out of place” most issues that cause back pain actually involve abnormal... 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
What are misaligned vertebrae (subluxations)
If you have back pain and looking for treatment the information about “misaligned vertebrae”, “bones out of place” and “subluxations” can... Read Article
Your complete guide to (myofascial) trigger points
Trigger points are those tender lumps in muscles that therapists find. This article covers what they are, what they do, and how they are... Read Article
Massage and trigger point therapy for calf pain, with self help options
Muscular problems including trigger points have been shown to be a major cause of calf pain, with massage and trigger point therapy... Read Article
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- the easily treatable underlying cause that gets ignored
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. However, the results show that some are better than... Read Article
How to help your muscles recover faster after a workout or sport
If you work out hard or play sports you’ll likely suffer sore muscles and not be 100% for a few days, but most people suffer... 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