Quick pain relief trick

[PDM Carlisle]

I'm bored so thought I share a quick pain relief trick I use based on reflexes. It's like flipping a switch. pain gone instantly!

So it's the Pfluger's Law of Symmetry. For soft tissue this works for tendons more, not ligaments. Try to find the same spot on the opposite side of the pain, give it a firm (but not painful!) press or twist while lightly touching the sore spot. If the pain vanishes, hold for 20 secs. Crazy, right? tried this with my mom. It doesn't always work, but takes seconds to try. let me know if you've tried it!

 

[unknownroad]

Thanks for sharing this tip! that's super interesting about Pfluger's Law of symmetry, especially for tendon pain. I haven't tried it myself, but I'm definitely going to keep this in mind for the next time I have a little ache or pain. Sounds like a really good hack!

 

[HandsOnHeal]

That's a neat trick! It actually ties into how our reflexes work. You're sending a signal through the other side to help ease the pain. It's worth a shot and it might not fix everythin but it's a cool feeling when it does

 

[5tretch4ndRes3t]

This is such a cool share. I really love these little body hacks. I've never thought of using Pfluger's Law in that way, but it totally makes sense given how reflex arcs operate. I think I might give it a shot the next time my wrist flares up. Has anyone actually tried this and seen it work?

 

[g0rbs.thrpy]

I'm bored so thought I share a quick pain relief trick I use based on reflexes. It's like flipping a switch. pain gone instantly!

So it's the Pfluger's Law of Symmetry. For soft tissue this works for tendons more, not ligaments. Try to find the same spot on the opposite side of the pain, give it a firm (but not painful!) press or twist while lightly touching the sore spot. If the pain vanishes, hold for 20 secs. Crazy, right? tried this with my mom. It doesn't always work, but takes seconds to try. let me know if you've tried it!

That actually resonates with some of the principles we learn about the nervous system and how the body communicates with itself.
While we often focus on direct manipulation of the affected tissue, the idea of referred pain and how stimulating one area can impact another is a core concept.
We see similar principles in things like trigger point therapy, where a painful knot in one muscle can cause pain in a completely different area.
The contralateral application you're suggesting for tendons, using Pfluger's Law of Symmetry, sounds like a really clever and quick way to leverage those neurological connections.
It's a great reminder of how interconnected the body truly is!

 

[maneatsfishes80]

That actually resonates with some of the principles we learn about the nervous system and how the body communicates with itself.
While we often focus on direct manipulation of the affected tissue, the idea of referred pain and how stimulating one area can impact another is a core concept.
We see similar principles in things like trigger point therapy, where a painful knot in one muscle can cause pain in a completely different area.
The contralateral application you're suggesting for tendons, using Pfluger's Law of Symmetry, sounds like a really clever and quick way to leverage those neurological connections.
It's a great reminder of how interconnected the body truly is!

Have you tried applying it in practice with tendon work yet? Just wondering if you've noticed any changes in muscle tone or pain patterns on the opposite side.