Essential oils have long been touted to have dozens of benefits, from pain recovery to even helping heal depression. And while there has been some promising research over the years, some of the benefits have been exaggerated. The question remains, do essential oils help relieve plantar fasciitis pain?
Plantar Fasciitis Scraping: A Guide For Optimal Relief
If you suffer from plantar fasciitis pain, chances are you’ve already tried a variety of techniques, from self-massage to custom insoles. Whether you’re a professional athlete or simply incredibly active throughout the day, finding a repeatable solution for relief can seem like a never-ending quest. Fortunately, scraping is one of the most effective ways to help with plantar fasciitis pain … Read More
The Best Holistic Treatments For Hallux Limitus
One of the more common causes of foot pain, hallux limitus, is a condition that affects your big toe joint, causing inflammation and reduction in movement, not to mention pain. Given the cost and often long recovery times of surgery, it’s only natural to seek out holistic treatments before going under the knife. While the decision whether or not to … Read More
The Best Plantar Fasciitis Massage Tools For Maximum Relief
When it comes to treating your plantar fasciitis with massage, using the right tools matter. Overly expensive and gimmicky solutions that promise the world and aren’t very effective and can often hurt more than just your wallet. Not only do the right tools help improve the effectiveness of alleviating your pain, but they are critical in building a consistent massage … Read More
Plantar Fasciitis Massage: 6 Massages For Healing Plantar Fasciitis Pain At Home
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that will ultimately affect 1 in 10 people during their lifetime. While the condition can be especially bothersome for professional athletes, the rest of us aren’t immune to the many physical stressors we face in everyday life. While there are many treatments, it’s often a long-term battle. In this article, we’ll show you step by … Read More
Muscle Scraping: Can It Improve Muscle Performance?
In the constant quest for better muscle performance, athletes and gym goers are now turning towards a technique called muscle scraping. A direct manipulation of muscle tissue to improve blood flow and alleviate adhesions or knots, muscle scraping has been used for thousands of years, but only now is science revealing its potential benefits. Let’s take a look at what … Read More
Heated Vibration vs. Scraping
How to know which type of recovery tools are best for you. We highlight the advantages of heated vibration vs. scraping tools.
The Role of Heat in Muscle Recovery
Is heat the key to improved athletic performance? Heat therapy can help to deliver blood flow and improve healing time post workout.
The History of Vibration Therapy
Vibration therapy has been used for recovery since ancient times. Explore the history and evolution of modern vibration therapy devices we use today.
The Evidence and Science Behind Gua Sha
Centered around a mysterious, invisible set of energy pathways and with techniques that baffle the Western mind, traditional Chinese medicine can seem esoteric, to say the least. In that regard, gua sha, the therapeutic method of scraping the skin to alleviate pain and improve health certainly doesn’t disappoint. An ancient and maybe one of the earliest known medical practices, gua … Read More