Can Massage Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What to Know First

Quick answer. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve condition diagnosed by a doctor, in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. Massage does not decompress that nerve or cure the condition. It can help with the muscular tension in the forearm, wrist, and upper body that often accompanies it. Used alongside medical care, […]

The Muscles Behind TMJ Jaw Tension, and How They Release

Quick answer. TMJ discomfort often has a significant muscular component. Bruxism, meaning clenching or grinding, is frequently a primary driver of that load. The neck and shoulder foundation underneath it is often heavily overloaded as well. Four muscle groups carry most of it: the masseter, the sternocleidomastoid, the scalenes, and the upper trapezius. Iler Method® […]