Study works out kinks in understanding of massage - The Keene Sentinel

Study works out kinks in understanding of massage The Keene Sentinel And the finding tossed cold water on one widely held belief that massage eases pain by helping the body clear away lactic acid buildup after exercise. The team saw no effect of massage on lactic acid concentrations. If future studies show positive ... and more »

Muscle massage may speed healing - Science News

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Muscle massage may speed healing Science News But Crane says massaging sore muscles might also involve the release of pain-alleviating endorphins and other neurotransmitters. “We really have no idea,” he says. The study casts doubt on one other theory: Lactic acid builds up in hard-worked muscles, ... Massaging away pain gains validation with new studyMedill Reports: Chicago Gene study: Massage reduces inflammation in musclesUSA TODAY (blog) Massage may help recover sore muscles: StudyIndia Today Nashua Telegraph -allvoices all 93 news articles »

Boyle in hot water over claims of 'milkshaking' New Den - Daily Mail

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Boyle in hot water over claims of 'milkshaking' New Den Daily Mail Epsom's most successful trainer is accused of using sodium bicarbonate in a process known as 'milkshaking' which controls the build-up of lactic acid in muscles, preventing fatigue. The only previous case of 'milkshaking' in Britain involved former ... Jim Boyle denies BHA milkshake chargeRacing Post all 2 news articles »

O'Brien: Is Vasper really the exercise of the future? - San Jose Mercury News

O'Brien: Is Vasper really the exercise of the future? San Jose Mercury News Vasper cools and compresses your muscles during the workout to keep the lactic acid building, which tricks the body into releasing extra doses of natural growth hormones that build muscle and bone. At the same time, Vasper reduces your core body ... and more »

Massages may yield surprising benefit for tired muscles - The New Age Online

Massages may yield surprising benefit for tired muscles The New Age Online Interestingly, the researchers didn't find evidence that massages reduced lactic acid, which builds up in muscles during exercise. Another study published last year found that a ten-week massage treatment reduced pain more than medications and ... and more »