Meet the TP BuddieRx: The Self-massage and Trigger Point Tool For thousands of years, massage has been recognized as a way to treat muscle pain. The earliest massage techniques involved applying press…
The supraspinatus is located above the spine of the scapula and runs from the shoulder blade to the humerus (see Figure). It sits below the trapezius muscle (not shown). The function of the supraspi…
The above video is about releasing sternoceidomastoid (SCM) trigger points in your neck. The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) is a large muscle that lies in front and to the side of the neck (see Figure). …
The above video is about releasing trigger points in your scalene muscles of the neck. There are three scalene muscles on each side of your neck: an anterior, a middle, and a posterior scalene muscle …
The above video is about releasing trigger points in your levator scapulae muscle. Skip to sections for: 0:28 – Function of the levator scapulae 1:33 – Location of trigger points 2:41 – Type I…
Releasing Trigger Points In Your Upper Trapezius The trapezius muscle is a very common place to get trigger points, so everybody has problems here at one time or another. If you work at a desk, use …
You might have heard the words trigger point therapy thrown around in conversation after a 5K marathon run or cross-fit session, but what is it… Here’s what you need to know about it and…
What are Muscle Knots? Think only serious athletes have to deal with muscle knots, then think again. Muscle knots, also termed myofascial trigger points feel almost like hard lumps or a ball of muscle…
Painful and sore muscles can really take a toll on your body and it’s not surprising that all types and styles of self massage tools have sprung up. Whether it’s your back, neck, legs, or feet t…
Sometimes you just have to do it yourself. Exercise and just the grind of everyday daily living activities can make your body sore. Muscles become sore, tight and even knotted, depending on the repeti…
