Category: Massage Pain Relief

Pain Tolerance, Dimensions of Pain

Pain Tolerance, Dimensions of Pain

For those who want to go the alternative route to treat their back pain, instead of getting surgery,  massage may be the best bet. A new study demonstrates that it is superior to both acupuncture and self-care for this frustrating and debilitating condition. Experts agree that often the best way to manage chronic back pain is to use several therapies at once, and therapeutic massage may be an important part of the package. “This provides some scientific evidence that massage may be useful for people with chronic back pain,” investigator Daniel C. Cherkin, Ph.D.

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Facts on Spasms & Cramps

Facts on Spasms & Cramps

A cramp is where the muscle tightens so much it feels like it’s stuck, and it hurts like heck!

A spasm doesn’t hurt as much (if at all) but the muscle throbs as if you are flexing and relaxing.
Skeletal muscle cramps can be categorized into four major types. These include “true” cramps, tetany, contractures, and dystonic cramps. Cramps are categorized according to their different causes and the muscle groups they affect

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