Hot or Cold? Understanding Thermotherapy for Pain and Recovery For anyone experiencing musculoskeletal pain, thermal applications offer a
safe, non-pharmacological, and economical therapeutic intervention. They're
simple to implement and have relatively minor side effects. By
understanding the nuances of hot and cold therapy, and embracing the PEACE
& LOVE protocol for acute injuries, you can make informed choices to
support your body's natural healing process and get back to feeling your
best!
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Auricular Acupressure for Musculoskeletal Pain Auricular acupuncture is an easy to perform intervention that may be of use
for patients as a part of a larger multidisciplinary pain management pain
strategy.
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The Mind-Body Connection: Massage Therapy Can Enhance Musculoskeletal Health The notion of the brain as a "prediction machine" forms the basis for
several interconnected theories, such as the Bayesian brain, predictive
brain, predictive processing, predictive coding, and active inference. This
is an underlying concept to modern cognitive science and it can provide
insights into the nature of conscious experiences (e.g. pain, mood,
placebo, fatigue, affect and emotion).
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Musculoskeletal Conditions and Resilience Resilience is fundamentally about the ability to adapt and function
effectively within a changing environment. This concept is often discussed
in the sports world, where resilience can impact performance, recovery, and
overall well-being. Importantly, these same concepts of resilience can be
applied to promote musculoskeletal health across the lifecourse.
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The Evidence for Massage Therapy: A Summary of Current Research (Spring 2025) Massage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that is used
alongside standard medical care to help manage a number of symptoms. This
post highlights systematic reviews and meta-analyses that support the use
of massage therapy. Based on these systematic reviews massage therapy has a
growing body of evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing pain and
improving health-related quality of life in a variety of health conditions
and rehabilitation. While massage therapy has shown promise, more research
is still needed to determine the optimal duration, frequency, and intensity
to maximize its benefits.
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