Just watched your video using tennis ball 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!!!!!
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!
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!
Hi Dr. Jo - Great video! I am a new subscriber and just have a couple of questions: 1. How long do you recommend performing each massage? 2. I am 44 years old and have never been able to sit cross-legged (it's a "nice to have item" that I added to my bucket-list since it's been such a challenge:-) What trigger point release techniques would you recommend?
Thanks! It really depends on what specifically you are working on and how long it's been bothering you. But in general, start off with a little (maybe 30 seconds on each area), and then as long as it's not painful, time can be increased to a minute or two. You are not able to because of tightness or because of pain?
@@AskDoctorJo It's due to tightness. When I try to sit cross-legged, my knees are often pointing a bit upward, rather than sideways, and pushing my knees beyond a certain point does result in slight pain and discomfort. I
So we’re 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 myofascial release 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
i use tense ball but if i use it ( betwern scapula & spinal cord ) i feel sharp pain this pain is chronic sometimes little sometime sharp increase with carry things and rotation and hard breathing sometimes 😢
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’m still working on “Ask Doctor Steve”, so I hope this made some sense. :-)
It's really different for everyone, so it's more of works best for you. Often using a massage ball works better for things like trigger points, or specific tender spots on a muscle. It also works better if traditional stretches don't help or maybe you are not suppose to do them because of precautions or if the stretch is too painful. But if you are looking for general mobility and flexibility, I would say stretching would be better.
Hey doc jo good videos. I have a question i need your help right away for a minute about something 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.
+John Matlock I am not exactly sure where you are referring to, but these might help: www.askdoctorjo.com/content/sprained-ankle-treatment-ankle-foot-arom Good luck!
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Just watched your video using tennis ball 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!!!!!
You're welcome!
love you videos. I was tears with my neck pain. all you stretch videos and this one helped so much.
@Something Mildly Homophobic You should try being nice, it makes wonders for your life :)
Thanks Dr Jo, your videos are always very helpful. Watching them in conjunction with Kai whellers videos is really helping me make myself better.
+weirdocentric23 You're welcome! I'm glad they are helping. Good luck!
For the glute area, I recommend a regulation softball.
I like how the box just disappeared when you threw it off to the side!
+mgsimba1 I know! It's magic, like my juggling skills!
you're the only person who juggles in a video about mfr that I've ever seen! also, "hurts so good". lmfao! 😄
+eric viol ante Thanks...I think :-) Good luck!
Hi Dr Jo.... L5 S1 and sacroiliac joint very sore.Cant seem to shake it.Its doing my head in.What do u recommend? Thank you 🙏
Pressure and pain from yeah weight lifting 🏋️
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!
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!
It's very similar patterns to dermatomes, so knowing those and the innervations of muscles is the best way to understand the patterns. Good luck!
Hi Dr. Jo - Great video! I am a new subscriber and just have a couple of questions:
1. How long do you recommend performing each massage?
2. I am 44 years old and have never been able to sit cross-legged (it's a "nice to have item" that I added to my bucket-list since it's been such a challenge:-) What trigger point release techniques would you recommend?
Thanks! It really depends on what specifically you are working on and how long it's been bothering you. But in general, start off with a little (maybe 30 seconds on each area), and then as long as it's not painful, time can be increased to a minute or two. You are not able to because of tightness or because of pain?
@@AskDoctorJo It's due to tightness. When I try to sit cross-legged, my knees are often pointing a bit upward, rather than sideways, and pushing my knees beyond a certain point does result in slight pain and discomfort. I
That could be gluteus medius and/or IT band tightness (both on the outside of the leg and bottom area). Hopefully working those areas will help.
I use kids bouncy rubber ball on my back while I sit at my office chair, I leave them on a knot for ten min, helps
+Vernon Ray Great way to use them!
So we’re 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 myofascial release 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
I use these balls for my dogs 🤣🤣 only balls that hold up to my chompers!
i use tense ball but if i use it ( betwern scapula & spinal cord ) i feel sharp pain this pain is chronic sometimes little sometime sharp increase with carry things and rotation and hard breathing sometimes 😢
Have you had any imaging done?
AskDoctorJo you mean xray ?
x-ray, MRI, CT scan?
AskDoctorJo i have mri for neck ( 2014 ) but its clean also chest xray about 7 days ago
Have you tried any scapular stabilization exercises?
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’m still working on “Ask Doctor Steve”, so I hope this made some sense. :-)
It's really different for everyone, so it's more of works best for you. Often using a massage ball works better for things like trigger points, or specific tender spots on a muscle. It also works better if traditional stretches don't help or maybe you are not suppose to do them because of precautions or if the stretch is too painful. But if you are looking for general mobility and flexibility, I would say stretching would be better.
AskDoctorJo Thanks Doctor Jo! 👍
You're welcome Doctor Steve! ;-)
What do you think about dry needling? Does it really works?
I think it definitely works for certain things. I have had it done to my shoulder, and you can definitely tell a difference. Good luck.
Hey doc jo good videos. I have a question i need your help right away for a minute about something 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.
+John Matlock I am not exactly sure where you are referring to, but these might help: www.askdoctorjo.com/content/sprained-ankle-treatment-ankle-foot-arom Good luck!
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Laying on a tennis ball while watching this video. 🎾
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+Sanns Dixon Yay!!