Another good thing that I found to work on trigger points is a spikey ball. The set I have came with a larger, and softer ball, that actually looks more like a peanut. That one's okay, but the one I really like is a smaller 2 inch ball that is really hard. Those little spikes on the ball really dig into your muscles. It's almost like a meat tenderizer.

Not only do the little spikes dig into the muscles well, but they also help hold the ball in place. That's one problem I've had with with other kinds of balls. If you get on a tight spot, the ball squirts out of there. This one doesn't do that. It makes it much easier to use.

Here's what they look like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=957tflebvxM

This video shows some good tools for myofascial release. I have everything but the medicine ball. Using these can be a bit painful but they get results.
http://www.functionalpatterns.com/th...fective-video/

Jomar, thanks so much for your reply. If I may ask how bad was your TOS on a scale of 1-10. Can you describe your symptoms please?


My theory is that my TOS was caused by poor posture and provoked by a severe accident that took away all the marginal buffer I may have had within to avoid the compression.
I fell off a bike into my face. And my life became a living mess thereafter.

I got headaches from a combination of myocardial therapy and TENS, I am thinking of dropping the latter as I think it may be the cause. I hope it is so that I can continue with the myo therapy. TENs has been useless for me in the past but there is a miracle machine called Interex which is more intense which worked wonders on my TOS. Unfortunately I can't use it everyday or I would have.

Taping & trigger points-
Taping for Trigger Points - The Trapezius – Niel Asher Healthcare


Quick Self Help – Niel Asher Healthcare


posture connection -
Overcoming Chronic Neck Pain: Postural Causes and A Unique Exercise Fix