Although massage is an effective
treatment, it usually requires a therapist or another
individual, since patients may not be able to reach certain
body parts, such as the upper back, by themselves. Thus,
self-massage using appropriate equipment should be a viable
option. One research applied a device called a Thera Cane to
provide ischemic pressure followed by sustained stretching
in the treatment of MTrPs and found that the treatment was
effective in reducing TrP sensitivity and pain intensity6). In
another study, a piece of equipment called the Backnobber
II was examined for its effectiveness in the relief of discomfort
associated with MTrPs. The results indicated that the
device was effective in bringing down muscle and fascia
pain and irritability