Health Library
The Health Library is a collection of health and wellness resources created for learning and accessibility. Select a topic below for related health information or search for a topic in the search bar for more information on other medical conditions.
Self-Massage
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Massage can help relax your tense muscles and relieve pain for a short time. There are a number of products on the market that can help you massage your own back muscles. Or you can give yourself a back massage using a tennis ball. First take a hot...
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Ice can help decrease pain, swelling, and inflammation that can result from injury and from some conditions such as arthritis. Ice massage is a quick and easy way to get the benefits of ice. You can use an ice cube, but it's easier to use an "ice cup" for ice massage. To make an ice cup, fill...
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Learn an easy way to give yourself a back massage using a tennis ball.
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Massage can help relax your tense muscles and relieve pain for a short time. There are a number of products on the market that can help you massage your own back muscles. Or you can give yourself a back massage using a tennis ball. First take a hot...