Injury Spotlight: Dorsal Scapular Neuropathy

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Injury Spotlight: Dorsal Scapular Neuropathy

Non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions are being embraced by the medical community because they are simple to carry out, economical, and have relatively minor side effects.

One treatment approach that can be used as part of an individualized multi-modal program to manage persistent pain is nerve mobilizations. The most recent meta-analysis on the topic was published in The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. This study suggests that nerve mobilizations are useful for patients with back and neck pain (Basson et al. 2017).  

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Research Links: History of Massage Therapy

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Research Links: History of Massage Therapy

For thousands of years, people with illnesses and disabilities were treated with various methods, making use of massage. The history of manual therapies varies from country to country, Ancient Babylonia, Assyria, China, India, Greece and Rome all practiced some form of massage.

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Massage Therapy for Back Pain

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Massage Therapy for Back Pain

Recent recommendations from The American College of Physicians and the Canadian Medical Association represent a monumental shift in pain management. Physicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment including massage, spinal manipulation, acupuncture and exercise as part of a multi-modal approach for patients suffering from low back pain, anxiety and stress.

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Sports Massage for Athletic Performance

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Sports Massage for Athletic Performance

Massage therapy has been shown to be an effective way to relieve pain, decrease stress and promote overall well-being. Understanding the basic science behind massage and the guiding principles of adaptability enables massage therapists to think flexibly about what's going on, both in terms of specific and nonspecific effects.

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