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Kinesiology tape

Buy the cheap roll and tape it yourself. The pattern doesn't matter.

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Graduated compression garments

Wear the tights for how they feel. They won't bring your strength back faster.

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Whole-body vibration platform

Warm up on the plate if you like. It won't train you and it won't fix sore legs.

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Handheld percussion massage device

Run it on the muscle before you lift, and put it away after.

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Foam rolling and roller massage

Roll before you lift. Rolling afterwards won't fix your soreness.

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Cervical spine manipulation and cervical artery dissectio…

New neck pain with a headache goes to a doctor, not to the chiropractor.

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Lumbar spinal manipulative therapy

Go once or twice for a back that's just gone. Walk away from the ongoing plan.

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Manual trigger point therapy

Take the rub if you enjoy it. Don't pre-pay a course for the pain.

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Myofascial release

Book it for a bad back. Judge it on your pain, not on the fascia story.

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Sports and deep-tissue massage

Book the massage when you're beaten up. It won't add a kilo to your lifts.

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Septoplasty for nasal airway obstruction

Book the ENT referral. Six months of steroid spray won't unbend cartilage.

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Nasal saline irrigation

Rinse your nose with distilled or boiled water. Never straight from the tap.

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