Muscular Pathologies

Question 1

Fibromyalgia

Answer 1

Widespread pain and joint stiffness without any signs of inflammation or tissue degeneration.

Question 2

Massage and fibromyalgia

Answer 2

Use a gradual increase in pressure.

Question 3

Types of primary headaches

Answer 3

Tension, migraine and cluster headaches.

Question 4

Tension headaches

Answer 4

Band-like, non-throbbing and does not worsen with activity.

Question 5

Migraine headaches

Answer 5

Pounding headache with sensitivity to light, smells and sounds. Also called a vascular headache.

Question 6

Cluster headaches

Answer 6

Found behind the eye and can occur up to 8 times per day.

Question 7

Secondary headaches

Answer 7

Headaches which are caused by something else.

Question 8

Headaches and massage

Answer 8

Only for tension headaches, otherwise contraindicated.

Question 9

Myofascial pain syndrome

Answer 9

Chronic pain disorder with trigger points.

Question 10

Useful trigger points

Answer 10

Use pain to protect something, for example a damaged joint.

Question 11

Massage and myofascial pain syndrome

Answer 11

Massage directly on unuseful trigger points.

Question 12

Plantar fasciitis

Answer 12

Chronic inflammation of the plantar fascia

Question 13

Massage and plantar fasciitis

Answer 13

Massage once acute inflammation has resolved. Use compression, transverse friction and myofascial techniques.

Question 14

Shin splints

Answer 14

Pain in the medial tibial region after high impact activities.

Question 15

Massage and shin splints

Answer 15

After acute inflammation has resolved, local massage with compression, transverse friction and sustained myofascial techniques.

Question 16

Strain

Answer 16

Overstretched or torn muscle or tendon

Question 17

Massage and strains

Answer 17

Massage with friction after the acute phase has resolved.

Question 18

Tendinopathy

Answer 18

Any chronic tendon condition.

Question 19

Tendonitis

Answer 19

Inflammation of the tendon.

Question 20

Tendinosis

Answer 20

Degeneration of the tendon.

Question 21

Tendinosynovitis

Answer 21

Inflammation of the synovial sheath surrounding a tendon.

Question 22

Epicondylosis

Answer 22

Inflammation of the tendon where it attaches to the epicondyle.

Question 23

Tennis elbow

Answer 23

Epicondylosis of the lateral condyle of the elbow.

Question 24

Golfer’s elbow

Answer 24

Epicondylosis of the medial condyle of the elbow.

Question 25

Massage and tendinopathies

Answer 25

Massage with friction after the acute phase.

Question 26

Rotator cuff tears

Answer 26

Shoulder muscle is torn from the attachment.

Question 27

Inpingement syndrome

Answer 27

Supraspinatus tendon and subacromial bursa become compressed.

Question 28

Massage and rotator cuff tears

Answer 28

Massage with friction.

Question 29

Massage and impingement syndrome

Answer 29

Massage with friction.

Question 30

Torticollis

Answer 30

Involves recurrent spasms of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Can cause head tilt and is acquired through injury.

Question 31

Whiplash-Associated Disorders

Answer 31

Neck injuries to the bones, muscles or intervertebral discs caused by whiplash.

Question 32

Massage and whiplash-associated disorders

Answer 32

Massage the posterior neck and sternocleidomastoid.