A myofascial trigger point (MTrP) is a nodule of tenderness along a taut band of skeletal muscle that may cause pain referral. Massage of the myofascial trigger point (MTrP) results in immediate reduction in trigger point tenderness with reported effects persisting 48 hours, and benefits from multiple cumulative treatments. The change in tenderness suggests an
A study published in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing evaluated the efficacy of connective tissue massage to reduce postoperative pain in primiparous (pregnant for the first time) women on Postoperative Day 1 after unplanned caesarean birth. The study was a randomized controlled trial with three groups: intervention (Group 1), control or standard
Chronic localized pain and decreased upper extremity mobility commonly occur following breast cancer surgery and may persist despite use of pain medication and physical therapy. A study from Ohio, USA aimed to determine the value of myofascial massage on these pain and mobility limitations. The study took place at a clinical massage spa in the
Fascial tissues deserve more detailed attention in the field of sports medicine. This consensus statement published in British Journal of Sport Medicine is an outcome of the Second International CONNECT Conference held at the University of Ulm, Germany, on 16–19 March 2017. The statement was authored by 12 international scientists include Martina Zügel, Jan Wilk,
In contact sports such as rugby, some hamstring and quadriceps strains have been reported to take much longer to repair than others. Peter Brukner, a sports physician from Australia, reported that thigh muscles, including biceps femoris and rectus femoris, have significant intramuscular tendons. The attached intramuscular tendon extends for a significant distance from the bony
Neck discomfort and voice change are common complications after thyroidectomy (the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland). These symptoms might be due to damaged laryngeal nerves, intrinsic structures, or extralaryngeal muscles. But most likely the symptoms are due to because of scar adhesion after surgery. A study from Korea evaluated the effect
Foam rolling or roller massage is quite a popular tool used in massage and the fitness industry. Research suggests that foam rolling may be used as a warm-up without negatively effecting performance and may enhance joint mobility. Foam rolling may reduce post exercise decrements in muscle performance, increase posttreatment pressure pain thresholds (PPT), and reduce
