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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 […]

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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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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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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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Trigger points are the great mimickers of a lot of other health problems.  Trigger points can produce symptoms that closely match those of such diverse conditions as heart attacks, disc herniations, gallbladder attacks, liver problems, migraine headaches, tooth pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, diverticulitis, inner ear problems, and all manner of sprains and strains.
So what […]

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Yes, I know that’s a picture of a tennis ball.  Yes, that’s the “remarkably effective pain relief device”.  Stick with me for a minute…
Tennis balls and racquet balls make excellent self-massage tools.  Have a tight, sore muscle?  You can lie on the spot with a tennis ball underneath it to do your own trigger point […]

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