Soft tissue therapy applies mechanical stimulation to soft tissues for reducing pain and injuries. However, the understanding of how it works is still elusive. Does it affect the cellular and molecular level? A new study shed some light on the cellular mechanism. Studies tried to elucidate the effect at the cellular level using an
New research shows that deep pressure elicits similar pleasantness and calming effect as the affective C-tactile touch. Touch perception and cortical activation patterns for these two different types of touch are similar but distinct. The peripheral sensory afferents that transduce these sensations are different. The Social-Affective Touch Hypothesis proposes that gentle stroking and deep pressure
A new research shows that deep pressure elicits similar pleasantness and calming effect as the affective C-tactile touch. Touch perception and cortical activation patterns for these two different types of touch are similar but distinct. The peripheral sensory afferents that transduce these sensations are different. The Social-Affective Touch Hypothesis proposes that gentle stroking and deep pressure are
During the COVID-19 pandemic in China, all confirmed patients need to be treated in isolation. Patients under isolation will experience high levels of anxiety and low sleep quality. Some sleep-improving drugs may inhibit the respiratory system and worsen the condition. Therefore, researchers from Hainan hospital tried a muscle relaxation training to alleviate the anxiety
Postmastectomy pain is a highly painful condition with a neuropathic origin. This condition could also be aggravated by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Some patients respond to massage while some may not, which could be due to how patients respond to stress or attitude toward massage. A study showed that breast cancer survivors with a positive attitude
Injuries in sports are common, and the resulting pain limits the athletes’ activity. But pain has a weak connection to the degree of injury but a strong connection to the perception and body image. The main goal of treatment for sportspersons is pain relief and return to play as quickly as possible. Therapies in
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) refers to pain and discomfort in people after participating in exercise and physical activities. This mechanically induced microtrauma results in muscle soreness associated with pain and weakness. The dull pain and discomfort are usually felt 6 to 12 hours and peaking 48 to 72 hours after exercise. There is still a
Pain is a complex process which involves the activation of central nervous system modulatory pathways that can attenuate or enhance the perceived pain via descending inhibitions or facilitations, respectively. Following an injury, nociceptive signal is transmitted to the dorsal horn of the spinal cord along primary afferent fibres. The signal is mediated to the Central
Cell receptors in facial tissue are exposed to an abundance of extracellular signals. The signal is recognised by the receptors, and this signal is decoded according to a complex pathway of intracellular signalling. This signal is translated to an appropriate response by the cell. According to the linked receptor, the signal molecules can respond differently.
Fascia (plural fasciae) is a web of connective tissue under the skin that attaches, stabilises, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs. Fascia is the most pervasive, but perhaps least understood network of the human body. From a macroanatomy point of view, scientists are interested in the science of the continuity of myofascia, gliding
