Back Pain

Pain in back and neck muscles is pretty much par for the course when it comes to computer work.[...]
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Trigger points are the cause behind pain in back and neck muscles.[...]
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While a lot of muscles that cause pain are hidden away, invisible to the naked eye, the latissimus dorsi is not one of them.[...]
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Stiff neck, torticollis, herniated disc, tension headache, neck strain, arthritis, these are just some of the common diagnoses for neck pain.[...]
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The vast majority of people will experience back pain during their life. About one out of every three people say that low back pain impacts their everyday activities, including sleep. Sciatica is a common cause of low back pain, but did you know that trigger points are frequently the cause[...]
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It’s common for individuals with low back pain to avoid any movement they feel may worsen their condition. Over time, this behavior can lead to deconditioned back muscles, setting the stage for either prolonged back pain or later recurrence. That’s one reason why treatment guidelines recommend patients continue to be[...]
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You may not have ever given it much thought, but the nervous system and immune system are interconnected. The immune system is a complex network designed to protect you from invaders and disease, while pain can be considered a sort of alarm bell. When the body is threatened, the brain[...]
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If your body is hurting and nothing seems to help, we’ve got good news for you: your search for safe, effective relief is over. Los Angeles’ own Massage Revolution’s Back & Neck Relief Center has the largest team of neuromuscular massage therapists in the country, so it’s no wonder we’re[...]
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A myofascial trigger point (TP) is a hyper-irritable area in muscle that is commonly felt by palpating (feeling with the fingers). Although more sophisticated ways exist for locating TPs—ultrasound, microdialysis, electromyography, infrared thermography, and MRI—palpation with hands remains the most utilized due to its simplicity, efficiency, and low cost. For[...]
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Myofascial pain syndrome or MPS has become a very common diagnosis. Some 45 million Americans have symptoms of MPS, including trouble sleeping due to pain; deep, persistent or worsening pain; and extremely sensitive muscle knots. The tender spots are also known as trigger points , and these tiny zingers can[...]
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