WHY DO I FEEL CONSTANT MUSCLE TIGHTNESS?
MUSCLE TIGHTNESS “Why do I feel constant muscle tightness?”, you may ask yourself. Are you compulsively stretching this way and that, but just never feel any better? There are various Read More …
Category: Pain
What are signs and symptoms of weak buttock muscles?
What are signs and symptoms of weak buttock muscles? In a related post we already looked at how inactivity and overly tight quadriceps and hip flexors can inhibit gluteus muscles. Read More …
Mobility versus Flexibility
Few people would stop to consider the difference of mobility versus flexibility. And yet there are crucial differences and understanding these can lead you towards a healthier, better looking, and more Read More …
The most common foot pain – Plantar fasciitis
The most common foot pain especially in runners, people who stand/walk a lot, overweight and middle aged people is plantar fasciitis. The Plantar fascia is the tough ligament that supports Read More …
The relationship between hip weakness and knee pain
Suffering from knee pain without any obvious reasons? The relationship between hip weakness and knee pain works like this: The hip is a ball and and socket joint and is a Read More …
Sleep deprivation makes you hurt more!
Sleep deprivation makes you hurt more! This is a well documented fact. So far, there is no scientific evidence of actual musculoskeletal tissue changes. What seems certain though is that Read More …
Massage Therapy is best strategy for back pain
Massage Therapy is best strategy for back pain. Relatively extensive research suggests that it is more effective, in fact than any other kind of physical therapy, including Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Physiotherapy Read More …
How do I know whether massage will help my pain?
How do I know whether massage will help my pain? Massage can usually help your pain if it is caused by soft tissue damage. Recognising pain and understanding what it Read More …
What is a Trigger Point and how does it cause pain?
A trigger point is a small contraction knot in the expanse of a muscle. It can feel hard and knobbly like a frozen pea. When touched or pressed the client Read More …
Pain – Like it or not, it’s your friend!
Pain is my friend? How does that work? Pain (most commonly soft tissue pain such as muscle, tendon or ligament) are the early warning sign your body gives you that Read More …