Just watched your video using trigger point balls to get trigger point knots out. Been suffering for 2 days with crazy mid back pain. Grabbed a mini tennis ball I use for my dog, put it under my back for 10 mins. Like magic, I am in no pain now. I'm seriously flabbergasted. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!
I've spent lots of money over the years on treatments and not getting any clear answers from medical and sports experts and feeling confused after treatments (i guess they kept the answers back from me deliberately) ,this short video in some 10 minutes and no fees ,gave me a clear understanding of what I have for years. You are so amazing James
Both my wife and i will truly benefit from this video presentation. because of our jobs, we have to sit a lot and we end up with a lot of back and neck aches. thanks for sharing your knowledge
I really appreciate you sharing this video. i have loads of trigger points all over my body - glutes, hamstrings, quads, calf, triceps, biceps, back, trepazius, neck. thanks for sharing your knowledge on how to manage these annoying and painful spots.
I always felt the need to know what trigger points to work first. I own a copy of The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Claire Davies and they show typical trigger point referral patterns, but it doesn't really show what muscles should be released first. Should one just release more superficial areas first. Also, do you know where I can learn "the reasons and science" behind the referral patterns? eg. brachialis trigger point refers pain to thenar eminence. Thanks!
Thanks mike, usually use a foam roller to release the more superficial areas first, then use a ball for deeper tissues. i'd try Amazon for the reason and science behind referral pattern. there are loads of books on that.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a massage ball versus stretching? Can one be done instead of the other? Or is it better to include both? Such as alternating stretching one day, massage balls the next day, take a day off? I hope this made some sense. :-)
Great question Ollie, i have done a video on this before, you need to release the trigger points first, then stretch the once tightened tissues out. so SMR, then stretch. ideally within the same session
Hello, do you have a recommendation for a massage ball for trigger release at a specific spot deep in the piriformis muscle that is softer than a lacrosse ball, which I fount too painful to use? Ideally, a ball with a gel-like consistency that can withstand one's weight. Tennis ball works great but breaks off after several uses due to the pressure/body weight. Thank you!
This is a great video, love your eloquent presentation. So I'm pretty sure I have a costochondritis I’ve been using the backpod as well as going to physical therapy and stretching on a daily basis morning afternoon and evening. I am feeling much better compared to two months ago where I was stuck in bed. I have a question or two. Typically how many sessions of SMR does it take before your body really let’s go? I know there probably isn’t a specific number but is one or two times enough or is this something that needs to happen for months? Also wondering about Trigger point work to see if that might help the random pains that come and go in the rib cage from this. I do know that when I stretch I feel better and when I get a pop in my upper back my chest loosens up and I feel less tension in the front. I should probably work more on strengthening my upper back but physical therapy wants me to take it slow for some reason. Pain sucks.
Thanks Luke, it takes ages for trigger points to be released. it took me six month to remove a huge one iwthin my QL, so be persistence and consistent. work on your painful trigger points a few times a day.
Hey James good videos. I have a question i need your help - I have a small pain in my right upper foot in the middle i think it's called like the talus or tibia of the foot but I know it's like the middle of the upper foot tho not the bottom of my foot but the upper foot it's like a small pain it comes and goes but I tried some exercises like I did a circle around foot exercise 10 or 20 reaps it help a little bit but is there a another exercise video or something you can do or tell me please do a short video on that foot joint problem for me I hope to hear from you soon thanks doc jo god bless.
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Just watched your video using trigger point balls to get trigger point knots out. Been suffering for 2 days with crazy mid back pain. Grabbed a mini tennis ball I use for my dog, put it under my back for 10 mins. Like magic, I am in no pain now. I'm seriously flabbergasted. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!
Thanks so much Elliott
Really great information, really useful,
thanks Mike
Thanks Dr James, your videos are always very helpful. Watching them in conjunction with Kai whellers videos is really helping me make myself better.
Thanks Declan.
I've spent lots of money over the years on treatments and not getting any clear answers from medical and sports experts and feeling confused after treatments (i guess they kept the answers back from me deliberately) ,this short video in some 10 minutes and no fees ,gave me a clear understanding of what I have for years. You are so amazing James
Thanks Mitch, gland the video helps
Both my wife and i will truly benefit from this video presentation. because of our jobs, we have to sit a lot and we end up with a lot of back and neck aches. thanks for sharing your knowledge
thanks so much Jaz, glad that the info presentation is useful. that's why i run this channel - thanks for your continual support
This is a truly extraordinary piece of work, well done James - really helpful information.
Thanks James
I really appreciate you sharing this video. i have loads of trigger points all over my body - glutes, hamstrings, quads, calf, triceps, biceps, back, trepazius, neck. thanks for sharing your knowledge on how to manage these annoying and painful spots.
Thanjs Kieran, i agree trigger points are so annoying
Thank you for sharing this video 🙏
Thanks so much Angie 😀😀😀
I always felt the need to know what trigger points to work first. I own a copy of The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Claire Davies and they show typical trigger point referral patterns, but it doesn't really show what muscles should be released first. Should one just release more superficial areas first. Also, do you know where I can learn "the reasons and science" behind the referral patterns? eg. brachialis trigger point refers pain to thenar eminence. Thanks!
Thanks mike, usually use a foam roller to release the more superficial areas first, then use a ball for deeper tissues. i'd try Amazon for the reason and science behind referral pattern. there are loads of books on that.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a massage ball versus stretching? Can one be done instead of the other? Or is it better to include both? Such as alternating stretching one day, massage balls the next day, take a day off? I hope this made some sense. :-)
Great question Ollie, i have done a video on this before, you need to release the trigger points first, then stretch the once tightened tissues out. so SMR, then stretch. ideally within the same session
Very helpful and so well produced. Thank you!
Thanks so. much Zach, please also take a look at my other videos too, many thanks again
Hello, do you have a recommendation for a massage ball for trigger release at a specific spot deep in the piriformis muscle that is softer than a lacrosse ball, which I fount too painful to use? Ideally, a ball with a gel-like consistency that can withstand one's weight. Tennis ball works great but breaks off after several uses due to the pressure/body weight. Thank you!
when it comes to trigger points, no pain no gain. 7/10 pain level is to be expected. so harder balls are better
This is a great video, love your eloquent presentation. So I'm pretty sure I have a costochondritis I’ve been using the backpod as well as going to physical therapy and stretching on a daily basis morning afternoon and evening. I am feeling much better compared to two months ago where I was stuck in bed. I have a question or two.
Typically how many sessions of SMR does it take before your body really let’s go? I know there probably isn’t a specific number but is one or two times enough or is this something that needs to happen for months?
Also wondering about Trigger point work to see if that might help the random pains that come and go in the rib cage from this. I do know that when I stretch I feel better and when I get a pop in my upper back my chest loosens up and I feel less tension in the front. I should probably work more on strengthening my upper back but physical therapy wants me to take it slow for some reason. Pain sucks.
Thanks Luke, it takes ages for trigger points to be released. it took me six month to remove a huge one iwthin my QL, so be persistence and consistent. work on your painful trigger points a few times a day.
Hey James good videos. I have a question i need your help - I have a small pain in my right upper foot in the middle i think it's called like the talus or tibia of the foot but I know it's like the middle of the upper foot tho not the bottom of my foot but the upper foot it's like a small pain it comes and goes but I tried some exercises like I did a circle around foot exercise 10 or 20 reaps it help a little bit but is there a another exercise video or something you can do or tell me please do a short video on that foot joint problem for me I hope to hear from you soon thanks doc jo god bless.
Thanks Ollie, i am not a foot specialist i think you need to consult a physio. i have a new video coming out on ankle mobility soon, hope it helps too