Myofascial chains or myofascial meridians describe the continuity between skeletal muscles and myofascial in-series. Their presence has been confirmed via scientific evidence in the trunk and lower extremity. Researchers Jan Wikle and colleagues try to see if the research literature has identified myofascial chain in the upper limb or shoulder-arm region. The study was published
Self Myofascial Release is a term commonly used for the self-application of foam rollers or rolling massagers or balls to aid in the recovery of muscles from exercise or pain. The idea is to use one’s bodyweight to press against the roller over targeted muscles, treating trigger points or tight muscles. Research literature have found
There is a myth that massage cannot increase blood circulation, and blood flow is only controlled by heart output. A real understanding of science would tell you otherwise. A review clarified the mechanism. Skeletal muscles while at rest, have a low muscle blood flow, constitutes approximately 20% of cardiac output. While during intensive exercise, about
Massage is one of the oldest natural healing approaches in human history. The Chinese utilised massage as a health treatment about 5000 years ago. Indian Ayurveda was dated around 3000 years ago. Ancient Greek physician, Asclepius (1200 BCE), used exercise combined with massage for health. Hippocrates (460-370 BCE), the father of medicine, mentioned the
Massage therapy is known to induce relaxation and provide emotional support for people suffering from depression. There is also an increasing amount of studies that show that massage therapy could significantly alleviate symptoms of depression. However, the mechanisms of the anti-depression effect is still unclear. In manual therapy, there is also interest in interoception, which
