Self-Massage Techniques, Trigger Points, and Muscle Education
Learn how to release tight muscles, understand trigger points and referred pain, and apply simple self-massage techniques at home.
September 13, 2026 at 4:08:11 PM
Headaches: Why Understanding the Muscles Matters
Headaches can have many different causes. But when muscular tension is part of the picture, simply working on the place where you feel the pain or tension may not tell the whole story. It may feel good to massage around your head when you're experiencing tension or head pain. But it's also important to look beyond the head and understand the muscles in the neck and upper back that may be contributing to the overall pattern. Don't Just Focus Where You Feel the Tension When you're experiencing...
September 4, 2026 at 7:11:58 AM
TMJ Pain May Not Start in Your Jaw: Understanding Trigger Points and Referred Pain
If you have jaw pain, jaw tension, clicking, grinding, headaches, or discomfort around your temporomandibular joint, you may naturally assume the problem begins and ends at the jaw. But what if some of the tension you're feeling around your jaw is being influenced by muscles somewhere else? The muscles of the jaw, head, neck, shoulders, and the rest of the body are interconnected. When one area becomes tight or overloaded, it can sometimes contribute to tension or referred pain somewhere...
August 4, 2026 at 10:37:09 AM
Stop Guessing: How to Build a 10-Minute Self-Massage Routine That Actually Works
Wondering where to start with self-massage? Learn how to build a simple 10-minute routine, understand your muscles, and stop guessing with step-by-step guidance from Tom.
July 7, 2026 at 2:57:05 PM
Why Your Lower Back Pain May Actually Be Coming from Your Hips and Legs
Lower back pain isn't always caused by your lower back. Learn how tight glutes, hamstrings, and trigger points can contribute to pain and how self-massage may help.
June 5, 2026 at 10:30:12 AM
Why Your Muscles Feel Tight All the Time, And What Your Body May Be Trying to Tell You
Tight muscles aren't always caused by overuse or aging. Learn why tension keeps returning, how trigger points may be involved, and how simple self-massage techniques can help you better understand your body and build a more consistent approach to muscle tension relief.
May 3, 2026 at 4:25:03 PM
Trigger Points Explained, How to Find and Release Them with Self-Massage
Trigger points are tight muscle knots that cause pain and tension. Learn how to find and release them with simple self-massage techniques for lasting relief.
