Remove 2021 Remove Lower Back Pain Remove Massage
article thumbnail

Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

ChiroUp

Proper screening and precautions are essential, especially with prolonged exposure or specific applications like ice massage or cold packs. 8,19-21) Mechanism of Action and Benefits of Heat Therapy Heat therapy is particularly useful in managing chronic or subacute musculoskeletal pain. 2021 Jun 6;9(17):4116. Pain and therapy.

article thumbnail

Top 7 Things Chiropractors Need to Know About Back Mice (Episacral Lipomas)

ChiroUp

Manual Therapies While a minority of DCs (13%) employ direct compression to the lipoma, many chiropractors felt that heavy manual therapies like direct myofascial release or deep massage could potentially exacerbate symptoms, making adjuncts like ice, modalities, laser, or dry needling preferable options. Pain and Therapy. Copeman WS.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

Strategies such as breathing exercises , meditation , massage , heat, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and gentle activity like tai chi may also help you keep your stress and anxiety under control. Hot and cold packs applied to the area of pain may help relieve pain temporarily. What should I know about back pain?

article thumbnail

Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

Strategies such as breathing exercises , meditation , massage , heat, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and gentle activity like tai chi may also help you keep your stress and anxiety under control. Hot and cold packs applied to the area of pain may help relieve pain temporarily. What should I know about back pain?