Entries Tagged as 'Trigger Points'
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Dr. Shoshany on Fox News discussing Carpal tunnel syndrome
The above video reviews some very effective non-surgical approaches to relieving carpal tunnel syndrome and “Blackberry thumb” (so named because it is caused by the overuse of Blackberry text messenging devices).
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Tags: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome · Chiropractic · Trigger Points
August 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Many people these days fail to get adequate sleep due to being busy and trying to squeeze too much into their schedules. Oftentimes people don’t realize the importance of sleep in health other than of course, not feeling sleepy. But adequate sleep is important in several aspects of health, incuding mental function, weight control, muscle building, […]
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Tags: Memory Loss · Trigger Points · Healthy Lifestyle · Weight Control
In my practice, I utilize both trigger point therapy and various types of acupuncture stimulation. Many times patients will ask me what the difference is between trigger points and acupuncture points, and it is a difficult question to answer because in my experience they are often located in the same place and may actually […]
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Tags: Acupuncture · Trigger Points
The following articles discuss the many benefits of massage therapy:
Massage - Benefits of Massage
SUMMARY: Massage is an ancient healing art with enormous benefits for all the systems of the body, some of which are outlined below.
Fitness-related Benefits of Massage
SUMMARY: Ask someone their reason for getting a massage and you’re likely to hear “because it […]
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Tags: Massage · Blood Pressure · Trigger Points · Healthy Lifestyle · Immune Function · Fibromyalgia
The following links provide excellent information about what trigger points are, what symptoms they can cause, and various ways to treat them:
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Trigger points, and Treatment Options
SUMMARY: Myofascial pain syndrome can be considered, at least partially, a side effect of our modern lifestyles. It is caused by numerous factors: trauma, tension, inflammation, […]
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Tags: Massage · Trigger Points · Fibromyalgia