Muscles
How Massage Therapy Can Help with Chronic Bursitis
DOES MASSAGE WORK FOR BURSITIS? A bursa is a small, flat fluid filled sac that reduces friction between tendons and bones. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, caused by overuse. Imagine having a
The Possible Causes of Shoulder Blade Pain & How to Relieve It
Understanding Pain Between the Shoulder Blades Experiencing a deep, sharp or burning sensation between the shoulder blades is common. This type of pain, interscapular pain, may leave you wondering about its origins. Such discomfort in the shoulder blade area often
Do you have deltoid muscle pain when typing or driving?
DO YOU HAVE SHOULDER PAIN WHEN TYPINGTHE DELTOID MUSCLE Have you been feeling any discomfort or tenderness around your shoulder? This may be due to a strain or injury in your deltoid muscle, which sits right at the top of your arm,
The 9 Best Natural Muscle Relaxers
Best Natural Muscle Relaxers For Pain Relief Welcome to a world where muscle relaxation meets nature's embrace. In our quest for relief from the tight grip of muscle cramps and the nagging ache of sore muscles, we often turn
The Psoas Muscle: Unlocking the Secrets to Back Pain Relief
The Psoas Muscle: Unlocking the Secrets to Back Pain Relief The psoas muscle, often overlooked in discussions about back pain, plays a pivotal role in the health of our spine and lower back. This unassuming muscle, buried deep within the core of
Are you trapped in pain? | Shoulder and Trapezius Pain Relief
Trapped in Pain? The Trapezius Muscle The trapezius muscle is the muscle that most commonly has trigger points and tension in it. Trigger points in the upper trapezius can cause tension headaches, neck aches, and even toothaches. When someone has a stiff neck
Groin Pain | Gracilis Muscle Pain | Adductors | Inner Thigh Muscles
How To Relieve Groin Pain & Strain- Best Treatments We’re talking about groin muscles today, specifically the adductor muscles in our inner thighs. These include the adductor longus, brevis, magnus, and the gracilis muscle. These muscles help us move, walk, and run.
How To Stop Mid-Back Pain When You Sleep – Latissimus Dorsi Pain Relief
The Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Middle Back Pain- The latissimus dorsi muscle or "lat" is the largest muscle in the mid back. The lat helps the arms move and gives the back strength. The latissimus is frequently the cause of mid-back pain when
Frozen Shoulder – The Subscapularis
The Subscapularis Muscle Frozen Shoulder Have you ever experienced pain so bad in your shoulder joint that you couldn't move it? It got progressively worse until it was considered "frozen shoulder" or adhesive capsulitis.
What Can I Do If I Have A Stiff Neck?
Stiff Neck? Levator Scapulae Muscle In the relentless rush of modern life, where stress and tension seemingly lurk around every corner, the body often bears the brunt of our bustling routines. Among the most common and frustrating afflictions that arise from this
Shin Splints | Self Care | Prevention And Treatment
Shin splints are a condition that affects athletes and active individuals alike. It's characterized by pain in the lower leg that can range from slight discomfort to severe and debilitating pain. While this condition can be painful, there are ways to prevent
What Causes Pain In The Middle Of The Bicep Muscle
Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in the middle of your bicep? If so, you know just how uncomfortable this can be. But what exactly causes this pain? It’s important to understand the underlying cause of your discomfort. This way, you
7 Post-Workout Recovery Tips Jillian Michaels Swears By
7 Post-Workout Recovery Tips Jillian Michaels Swears By You pushed your limits at the gym yesterday, and today you’re really feeling the burn. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the pain and stiffness that starts a few hours after strenuous exercise and can
You Asked: What’s the Best Way to Treat Plantar Fasciitis?
You Asked: What’s the Best Way to Treat Plantar Fasciitis? Often described as a throbbing pain that strikes the meat of the heel and radiates outward, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot conditions in the U.S. Roughly 2 million Americans
11 Effective Solutions To Relieve Sciatica Pain
How To Relieve Sciatica? What is sciatica? Sciatica is leg pain caused by a pinched nerve in the lower back. Although the pangs begin in nerve roots located on either side of the lower spine, they then course through the sciatic nerve, which
What the Pec?!
The Pectoralis (Pec) The pectoralis aka. pec major is a large muscle covering the chest from the clavicle to the abdomen and inserts at the top of the arm (the humerus). It is responsible for actions like push-ups, also punching, swimming or
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
What to do for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness? DOMS Are you new to exercise? Or maybe you've been ramping up your workouts? Perhaps you had a major competition recently? Or you worked extra hard in the yard this weekend? Delayed onset muscle soreness
Plantar Fasciitis
The worst foot pain EVER!! Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia which is the thick tissue that connects the heel to the toes creating the arch of the foot. When this gets inflamed it makes the heel hurt, especially in
The Gastrocnemius- The muscle behind calf cramps
What is causing my calf cramps? The gastrocnemius or "gastroc" is one of the main muscles of the lower leg and is the muscle that causes calf cramps. It flexes the knee and points the toes. You use it when peeking over
Muscle Causes Achilles & Heel Pain- The Soleus
Heel pain tripping you up? The soleus, a big-time contributor to heel pain, is one of the deeper calf muscles. It lies underneath the gastrocnemius and when it has trigger points it can cause pain in the calf as well as in the
Sternocleidomastoid
Does the front of your neck bother you? Did you know that one muscle can... cause tension headaches, vertigo, watery eyes, facial pain, red spots on the eye, hearing loss, ear pain, sinus pain, sore throat, "full throat", and blurred vision? This muscle
Laryngitis
Did you know that massage can help.. ...laryngitis! My friend gets frequent bouts of laryngitis. As soon as she starts losing her voice, she comes to get a massage from me and the next day she is back to normal! Tightening and
Piriformis Syndrome: A Real Pain In The Butt
Is It The Piriformis or Sciatica? Have you been dealing with a nagging pain in your buttock that just doesn’t want to go away? You’ve tried everything. Ice, heat, massaging the area, but nothing is working! This annoyance of pain around the
Solutions For Your Hamstring Pain
The biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus are the 3 muscles that make up the hamstrings. They normally act as one when doing different movements such as standing from a seated position, walking, and jumping. The hamstrings have a tendency to be tighter
Overcoming Groin Pain That’s Affecting Your Love Life
The Pectineus The Pectineus muscle is a flat, triangular-shaped muscle located in the inner thigh. It lies deep within the hip and upper thigh area, near the groin. This muscle plays an important role in movement and stability, but can also be
