Acute Effect of Massage and Exercise on Muscle Tenderness

Danish: Integreret Motion på Arbejdspladsen (IRMA) English: Implementation of Exercise at the Workplace

Many people experience pain, tenderness and soreness of joint and muscles, both in sport and working life. Pain killers can provide acute relief of pain, but may not be a feasible solution for all people. Here the investigators examine the acute effect of massage and exercise on induced muscle tenderness (delayed onset muscular soreness).

Inclusion Criteria:

• working age adults

Exclusion Criteria:

• blood pressure above 160/100
• disease of the cervical spine