Muscle knots are bump-like areas of the muscle that occur when the fascia or muscle fibers tense and tighten. They are also referred to as trigger points and can be classified either as active or…
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Muscle adhesion occurs when muscle fibers and collagen lay in a misaligned position across the skin. This misalignment interferes with the smooth flow of blood and lymphatic fluid, causing muscle adhesion or what is commonly…
Physical therapists, PTs, are health care professionals who treat medical issues and other related conditions that limit mobility in individuals of all ages. The individuals range from newborn babies, children, adults, as well as the…
A sports massage therapist is a person who treats, advises and prevents muscle spasms and injuries that occur because of sports-related injuries. They work closely with other sports officials like couches, physicians, nutritionists and managers…
The healing powers and therapeutic properties of a massage can be of great benefit to your body and mental health. Massage therapy can relieve actual pain, improve range of motion, boost your immune system, and…
Neuromuscular therapy is a type of massage that focuses on relieving pain by putting pressure on myofascial points in the body. A neuromuscular therapist who is specialized and trained adequately about the nervous system and…
Since time immemorial, physical therapy has been known to play an important role in the wellbeing of humans. For example, it has been used to alleviate chronic back pain, shoulder pain, and migraines. It has…
Most people have the assumption that massage equals weight loss hence they end up having many therapies with the hope to lose weight while doing nothing else. However, the bitter truth is that massage alone…
Although acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine practice has been used for close to 2500 years, most of its medical effects have not been substantiated. However, those who have or have had this type of stimulation…
Belly fat is one of the signs of obesity and there is a need to get rid of it, otherwise, you will be setting yourself up for lots of disadvantages and possible health risks. You…