A few days ago, I went to see a professional massage therapist because I was interested in receiving a Shiatsu massage and a Deep Tissue Massage. I get occasional lower back pain from playing sports so I wanted to see if a Shiatsu massage or a deep tissue massage would help.

At my first session, I chose a Shiatsu massage which is more or less an acupressure massage which involves applying medium pressure to specific acupuncture points or trigger points on my body. This type of massage feels quite comfortable because you don’t feel any pain during the massage. The massage therapist informs me that like most massages, I will need to have regular sessions of Shiatsu massage in order to get the ultimate benefits. The day after receiving this massage, I did not notice any difference.

The next day, I went back for a deep tissue massage which is recommended for body pain from sports or if you have tight tense muscles in general. During this massage, I definitely felt pain on my shoulders, back, and legs. Since my lower back was a bit painful before the massage, this type of massage was actually loosening the tense muscles in my lower back and I could feel an increase in blood circulation in my back. A deep tissue massage really feels like a workout even though I’m lying flat on my stomach with the therapist doing all the work.

The next day, my body felt a bit painful in areas where I did not have pain initially but my lower back was actually feeling better. For me, it seems like a deep tissue massage really helps to reduce pain from playing sports.

      

As an advanced level tennis player, I play tennis at least two or three times a week. During the summer months of June, July, and August, my body was in top physical shape with no body pain and most importantly, no elbow pain. Tennis elbow is something that I do experience when I play tennis for the first time after a long hiatus from tennis. For example, if I hit the courts after a two week break from tennis, I usually get tennis elbow the day after playing.

In the past I have talked to my doctor regarding my tennis elbow and he informed me of the cause and possible solution to eliminate it. For beginner tennis players, lack of strength in the arms and improper racquet grip is a likely cause of tennis elbow. Since I’m a intermediate level tennis player, lack of strength and improper grip are not factors causing my tennis elbow. For me, tennis elbow could be weather related which means I may have slight arthritis in the arms or it could just be simply lack of regular play.

Since for the past couple of months (September & October), I have not been playing tennis regularly, I noticed that when I do play, I do get tennis elbow pain the day after playing. Therefore I have determined that my tennis elbow results from a lack of playing tennis regularly. If I play two times a week, my tennis elbow becomes non existant.

Since I do get tennis elbow occasionally, I tried using the CQ-12 TDP desktop heating lamp on my right arm to relieve pain. For the first few days, I had doubts about the effectiveness of this TDP lamp because I did not feel any reduction of pain. I guess I was looking for instant results. So I used the lamp regularly for a few weeks, and I did experience some reduction in tennis elbow pain. Now, the reduction in pain could also have been a result of playing indoor tennis on a weekly basis but in the past I would still experience some elbow pain from playing regularly. I believe my reduction in tennis elbow pain resulted from a combination of playing tennis regularly and using the TDP desktop lamp regularly.

      

Since the invention of car seat massager, it’s popularity has increased tremendously, especially among the car lovers. Driving hours in the car is exhausting, but with the car seat massager it’s like having your own shiatsu massage anywhere and anytime. I feels great..

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I found that this desktop mineral lamp extremely easy to use. It’s lightweight and easy to carry away. I place it at my desk besides my computer. My arms are receiving infrared heating while I’m working at my computer. It feels great. I wonder whether this mineral can help relieve tendon.

These portable TDP Lamp is easily transferred. The two hinge adjustment points makes it easy to aim on any part of my body while I’m working at my desk.

These lamps are also useful during the harsh winter seasons and for the elderly.

TDP Mineral Lamp for Tennis Elbow

TDP lamp has proven itself to be effective in treating ailments such as joint pain, arthritis, back pain, injuries and some skin conditions like herpes and psoriasis etc.

TDP lamp has been widely used in China to treat many chronic conditions. Studies done in China show that TDP lamps are effective for treatment of over 100 different ailments.

I mainly use the lamp for my tennis elbow.

TDP Mineral lamp Emits Special Electromagnetic waves

The TDP Lamp features a plate coated with a proprietary mineral formation consisting of 33 elements. Upon activation of the built-in electric heating, the plate emits far infrared waves for human body’s maximum absorption. Better absorbed than near infrared energy.

This mineral plate emits a special band of electromagnetic waves in the infrared range of 2 to 25 microns in wavelength and 28 to 34 mw/sq.cm in intensity. It is particularly helpful in promoting microcirculation, relieving pain, and strengthening immune system.

If you spend many hours sitting on a chair in front of the computer or watching TV, you may experience back pain or fatigue in the lower back. What was the last time that you have tried to find a good back support?

Recently, I have found a Foam Pillow that is very effective for relieving and preventing back pain. This cushion has an adjustable strap, which allows for easy placement on your chair to support your back immediately.

The Foam Pillow is the perfect remedy for back pain sufferers that spend many hours sitting. I have seen the Cushion is in three different colors; green, pink, and yellow.

The Pillow Cushion can also be placed on the back of your car seat while driving. If you have nagging back pain while driving, the Pillow Cushion can be very effective in preventing pain in the lower back. The Pillow Cushion keeps your back straight and also acts like a shock absorber for your back while driving.

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I have tried so many different travel neck pillow, but none of them gives me the comfort that I want.
Many of these neck pillows can’t provide the neck support you need, because every person’s neck size and shape is different.

Those neck pillows have a fixed shape and therefore can’t fit to every person.
Until I have found these memory foam pillow.

Memory Foam Neck Pillow For All Neck Sizes

These memory foam neck pillow consist of temperature-sensitive material that molds to and cradles your head and neck. It creates an orthopedic shape that eliminates all pressure points. Great for daily trip to work or when traveling to the far reaches of the world.

Also, “U” Shaped design gently cradles your neck while supporting your head for lasting comfort. It is designed to help relieve pressure, prevent stiffness and alleviate soreness while traveling. This micro-bead filled comfort sensation is a tactile experience unlike anything previously I have tried before.
Memory Foam Pillow is Portable and Comfortable for travel
ComSoft Neck Pillow is made especially for travel. Easy to carry and has a machine washable cover. Cotton velour cover is mite-resistant.

I felt the difference with ComSoft Travel Pillow immediately. My flight to Europe was never so pleasant before.

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Due to its prominent therapeutic effects, the Mineral Lamp is also known in China and Hong Kong as the “Miracle Lamp”. The TDP Mineral Lamp even won a gold medal at the 35th Brussels Eureka World Fair for Invention in 1986.

Mineral mineral lamps is proven to temporary relief from pain and arthritis. This mineral lamp emits far infrared (below visible light) to increases the microcirculation  and loosens the fascia. This accelerates the natural healing processes of the body. It is used by many acupuncturists, homeopathic doctor, and other medical professionals.

One of the home neck traction method that I have seen is using a towel. You grab a small towel and a piece of rope. First, tie one end of the rope to one end of the towel. Then loop the rope over the doorknob, and bring it back to the other end of the towel and tie it.

Next, you suppose to lie down on your back with the top of your head close to the door. Rest the back of your head in the sling formed by the towel. Doesn’t this sound very uncomfortable and dangerous to you?

Why Not Try The ChiSoft neck traction device?

This inflatable neck traction device is safe, easy to use and affordable. It relieves the pressure on the pinched nerve and decompresses the cervical disc.

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Are you suffering from neck and shoulder pain?

You are not alone.

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