Scars can form as a result of various factors such as mechanical damages, burns, surgeries, and long-lasting skin diseases, and they can affect most people. Scars can be normal or pathological, with factors such as age, anatomic location, race, and type of trauma increasing the risk of pathological scarring. Pathologic scar formation can lead to
Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent health issue that has major consequences for quality of life and results in significant financial burden. Recent studies have suggested that fasciae, particularly the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF), may play a role in chronic pain. Myofascial therapy (MFT) targeting fasciae aims to decrease tension in the myofascial tissues, increase
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide, affecting millions of people. While several therapeutic approaches have been proposed to treat anxiety, the use of complementary and alternative medicine is also gaining momentum. One such approach is the myofascial therapy, which involves the manipulation of the body’s soft tissues to relieve pain
Chronic pain is a common and debilitating condition that affects many people. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a type of chronic pain condition that affects the jaw and can be difficult to treat. Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches (CIHA) are a range of treatments, such as yoga and natural products, that are used alongside or instead
Chronic diseases are responsible for a significant number of deaths worldwide, with ischemic heart disease being the leading cause of death. However, these chronic diseases are preventable through a healthy lifestyle, which includes regular physical activity, healthy eating, and stress management. Recent advances in physiology, such as understanding immune system interactions with food and the
A recent review published in the journal Cureus highlighted the use of Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization for Manual Medicine for the protection of the clinician’s hands. Instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a manual medicine technique that uses hard material instruments to apply pressure and generate vibrations to improve the healing process and musculoskeletal performance of myofascial
The thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) is a complex structure in the dorsal trunk region that connects muscles and transmits forces. It has been implicated in nonspecific low back pain and limited range of motion due to its mechanical properties. Inflammatory processes within the TLF can lead to thickening, densification, and fibrosis, and recent studies suggest that
Shin splint or Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a common overuse injury among athletes caused by a variety of factors such as overtraining, poor footwear, muscular imbalances, a BMI above 30, and imbalances at the thoracolumbar complex. Symptoms include diffuse palpable pain, tenderness along the posteromedial edge of the tibia, and pain along the
Aircrew transient back and neck pain is well documented, but currently no standardized preflight and postflight stretching protocol for Naval Aviation. A study published in Military Medicine aimed to determine the efficacy of a standardized preflight and postflight stretching protocol (PPS) to reduce neck and back pain scores in helicopter aircrew. Subjects were recruited from
A study from Medipol University of Health Sciences Institute, Turkey investigated the effects of diaphragmatic and iliopsoas myofascial release (MFR) techniques on pain, lumbar spine range of motion (ROM), chest wall mobility, and flexibility in patients with chronic low back pain. A randomized controlled clinical study was conducted with 42 participants aged between 20 and