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2020 Jan 15

Myofascial Trigger Points – Definition, Importance and Self-Care
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Myofascial Trigger Points – Definition, Importance and Self-Care

Chiropractic, Massage Therapy

Myofascial Trigger Points – Definition, Importance and Self-Care

By Dean Smith, DC, PhD|2020-01-16T08:08:20-05:00January 15th, 2020|Categories: Chiropractic, Massage Therapy|Tags: balls, chronic pain, definition, myofascial pain syndrome, myofascial release, myofascial trigger points, self-care, tender points, treatment, trigger point, trigger point therapy, trigger points, wall ball|Comments Off on Myofascial Trigger Points – Definition, Importance and Self-Care

What are myofascial trigger points? These are tender and tight spots within your muscles (Figure 1). Trigger points are linked to a condition called myofascial pain or myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). While MPS is commonly accepted among clinicians, there is still debate about how to define MPS and what causes it. Myofascial pain is [...]

2018 Jan 12

Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Almost Every Chronic Disease
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Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Almost Every Chronic Disease

Exercise

Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Almost Every Chronic Disease

By Dean Smith, DC, PhD|2018-01-12T12:39:31-05:00January 12th, 2018|Categories: Exercise|Tags: exercise, healthy living, pain, physical activity, treatment, wellness|Comments Off on Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Almost Every Chronic Disease

Exercise may be described as a 'polypill' to prevent and/or treat almost every chronic disease, with obvious benefits such as its low cost and practical lack of adverse effects. As opposed to exercise though, no drug intervention has proven efficient to maintain muscle fitness, a key factor to ensure independent living throughout all stages of life. [...]