6 Ways To Increase Muscle Pliability
Increasing muscle pliability is the goal of many recovery techniques because it is fundamental to high-quality human movement. Muscle pliability is a term that describes the optimal, qualitative state of your muscle tissue. Having “pliable” muscles means that they are supple and resilient. They move without restriction and have elastic quality to them. This allows […]
Guide to Soft Tissue Therapy for Active Individuals and Athletes
As an active individual or athlete, you know the importance of maintaining your body’s health and wellness. Soft tissue therapy, a form of manual therapy that targets the muscles, fascia, and connective tissues, can help you achieve just that. At Vive we developed an approach to soft tissue work that integrates several different techniques. We […]
What is Muscle Tension?
People use the phrase “muscle tension” but if you don’t really know what that means, it’s hard to fix it. People and professionals describe muscles as “tense” all the time. But what does that really mean? Let’s start by looking at the definition. ten·sion /ˈtenSHən/ noun: tension a strained state or condition resulting from forces acting […]
Soft Tissue Work – What Is It and How Can It Help You?
Soft tissue work is the manipulation of muscles and connective tissues to relieve stress, improve mobility, and promote relaxation. It can be used to help ease tension and pain in specific areas or to treat overall body aches. This article explores the benefits of soft tissue work and how it can be used for improved […]
What Is Muscle Pliability?
You might have heard the term “muscle pliability.” Its become popular among some NFL athletes and fitness gurus. But what does it really mean and is it good? What Is Pliability? While its an awesome term, we are going to shed some light on what this really means and how to get it. So lets start […]
What is IASTM and How Does It Help Recovery?
IASTM is a popular manual therapy technique. This soft tissue technique helps when rehabilitating injuries and increasing the mobility of muscles, fascia, and tendons. The technique uses stainless steel instruments in various scraping and gliding techniques. It’s a bit like massage, except the specialized tools are used in place of a therapist’s hands. IASTM […]