Allow us to introduce myofascial release, a technique in which pressure is applied to the fascia — the connective tissue that surrounds every muscle in your body — in the hopes of relieving pain and ...

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“Self-myofascial release” sounds like a fancy therapeutic term, but if you’ve ever used a foam roller or tennis ball to work out muscle knots, kinks or soreness, you’ve already done it. The latest ...

Going to see a professional massage therapist or having a masseuse come over can be expensive — or maybe you just want the relaxing and tension-relieving benefits without having to disrobe in front of ...

Whether you’re a seasoned facial massage fan or new to the buccal world (that’s intraoral, for the uninitiated), there’s no denying the buzz around this technique. Favoured by A-listers like J.L and ...

Most everyone has owned an massage tool at some point in their life. New gadgets flood to market each year promising to cure what pains you. There are massage guns, foam rollers, shiatsu heating ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. As a Pilates teacher, I am quite familiar with the various self-massage tools available to relieve ...

Skincare is self-care, and that’s become extremely evident with the rise of at-home face massage tools. A few minutes spent moving one of the rollers, stones, or wands over your skin can leave your ...

Traditional hands-on massage techniques for approaches to plantar fasciitis include a mix of myofascial (or light, sustained pressure) and deep-tissue massage to both the painful and surrounding areas ...

How many times do you finish a long day of work feeling like you're carrying the world on your shoulders? Hours of sitting, endless swiping, or even stress can leave muscles tense and sore. Though ...

Advocates of anti-aging facial massage say it temporarily plumps the skin or that it can produce long-term changes in appearance. A small number of studies have tested facial massage techniques and ...