The line along the continuum between “regular” and deep tissue massage is not sharp and can’t be clarified by a list of techniques.
Where Does Somatic Memory in the Body Reside?
Massage and bodywork can trigger this state-dependent recall of the sensations and emotions of traumatic events, particularly if touch is itself a stimulus associated with the trauma. Manual therapists often refer to memory “locked in the tissue” and “released” when that part is worked.
Steps to Building Your Own Outdoor Gym
Many people don’t even consider this option, thinking that this requires much time and money; however, with some practical tips and techniques, you can achieve your perfect outdoor gym.
What are the causes of spinal joint dysfunction?
The primary causes of spinal joint hypomobility can be divided into three types: taut soft tissue, bony obstruction, and jammed meniscoid body.
What are the causes of rotator cuff pathology?
The two most common types of rotator cuff pathology are rotator cuff tendinitis and rotator cuff tear, most often of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus.
The Small Habits That Make Living With Dentures Much Easier
By integrating practical routines into mornings and evenings, you can protect your oral health, maintain comfort, and enjoy your smile without the stress that often accompanies prosthetic wear.
What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Carpal Bones
Find out what physiotherapists need to know about carpal bones. These tiny wrist bones play a major role in maintaining flexibility and mobility.
Introduction to Physical Examination Assessment of the Low Back and Pelvis
If the test creates signs/symptoms, but not the signs/symptoms of the condition for which the test is designed, then the test is considered to be negative.
What is best… Cold or Heat? … Is Moist Heat better than Dry Heat?
Both dry and moist heat application resulted in pain relief from DOMS, but moist heat resulted in a greater pain reduction, and in only 25% of the time.
Why the Cause of Injury Matters: How Different Injury Types Affect Healing and Recovery
An injury is not defined by location alone. The cause matters, and it matters early. It shapes how symptoms appear, how the body responds, and how recovery is likely to unfold.
Nutrient Deficiencies That Can Impact Muscle Performance and Recovery
Many people do not understand this, but training setbacks do not start in the gym. Instead, it starts at the dinner table. In simple words, diet is… Read more.
Sacroiliac Joint Injury
The SIJ is subjected to a great deal of physical stresses both from below and above. A sacroiliac joint injury can be inflammation, sprain, and/or strain.
What are the self-care and medical approaches to plantar fasciitis?
For the long term treatment of plantar fasciitis, the underlying cause of the overpronation (collapsed arch structure), if present, must be addressed.
Healing Without Surgery: How Physiotherapy Helps
You do not have to live with chronic pain and it is possible that surgery may not be needed. Your body has the capability to heal and it can heal in a more successful and safer manner if assisted and guided.
The 5 Most Common Shoulder Injuries (And How To Prevent/Treat Them)
Understanding these different types of shoulder injury and how they are caused could be important if you are an athlete or if you do a manual labor job – there are often easy ways to prevent them, as well as effective treatments that you can explore.
When Lubrication Beats Replacement: Hyaluronic Acid for Early Knee Osteoarthritis
By truly understanding how your joints degrade and taking smart preventive action with guided viscosupplementation, you are taking active control of your orthopedic health.
Can manual therapy alter the thoracolumbar fascia?
To believe that manual therapy cannot affect the structure of thoracolumbar fascia is to deny the fundamental characteristic of soft tissue known as creep!
Sprains and Strains of the Low Back and Pelvis
Sprains and strains are similar in nature. When a ligament or joint capsule is torn, it is termed a sprain; when a muscle is torn, it is termed a strain.
The Secret To Losing Fat And Building Muscle At The Same Time
I hear it all the time. You can’t build muscle and burn fat at the same time. Really? It’s a common misconception that they are mutually exclusive.
Quick Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Muscle Recovery
By using these tips and ideas, you can help your body recover faster from the workouts that improve your mental health and keep your mind fresh and clear for whatever life might have to throw at it.
How AI Is Transforming Risk Adjustment for Health Plans
Risk adjustment is no longer simply a revenue function. It is a compliance discipline, and the tools health plans use to manage it need to reflect that reality.
What are the causes of Tennis Elbow?
The cause of tennis elbow is overuse of the muscles that contribute to the common extensor belly/tendon of the posterior forearm.
What are the signs and symptoms of Golfer’s Elbow?
The most common symptoms of golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis / medial epicondylosis) are pain and tightness at the common flexor belly/tendon.
What Equipment Is Essential for Opening a Gym
Understanding which equipment is essential helps gym owners design a space that is practical, safe, and adaptable to different training styles.
How do we treat Golfer’s Elbow with manual therapy?
A good protocol for manual therapy for golfer’s elbow involves fascial spreading, longitudinal and cross fiber strokes, and pin and stretch technique.
What are the self-care and medical approaches to Golfer’s Elbow?
Self-care for golfer’s elbow should include heat followed by frequent stretching of the hand and fingers into extension. Ice is used if swelling is present.
What to Expect During Your First Visit to a Medical Spa
Medical spas are not day spas with fancier candles. They occupy a specific middle ground between a relaxation spa and an outpatient clinic, where licensed medical professionals supervise every treatment.
The Real Reason You Have Bad Posture: It’s Not Just About Sitting Up Straight
This article examines the primary drivers of postural breakdown, how compensatory patterns develop and self-reinforce, and where spinal segmental function fits into the picture for manual therapists and movement professionals working with this population.
How do we assess (diagnose) Golfer’s Elbow?
Assessment (diagnosis) of golfer’s elbow is done with active and passive range of motion, manual resistance, and palpation.
What are the causes of Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow is caused by an overuse of the muscles of flexion of the hand at the wrist joint and flexion of the fingers.
