Massage Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Repetitive Strain Injuries

Massage Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Repetitive Strain Injuries

Repetitive strain injuries are a common and potentially debilitating condition that affects millions of people world wide. One of the most common forms of repetitive strain injuries involves peripheral nerves. As these peripheral nerves pass through the body they may be exposed to mechanical deformation or chemical irritation during repetitive limb movements.

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Musculoskeletal Pain and Treatment-Related Plasticity

Musculoskeletal Pain and Treatment-Related Plasticity

Treatments for musculoskeletal pain often have similar outcomes. One underlying concept with relevance to musculoskeletal pain rehabilitation (physical activity and exercise, manual therapy, acupuncture, cognitive-behavior therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, etc.) is plasticity.

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