Editing Massage (section)

=== Biomechanical stimulation (BMS) massage ===
Biomechanical stimulation (BMS) is a term generally used for localised biomechanical oscillation methods, whereby local muscle groups are stimulated directly or via the associated tendons by means of special hand held mechanical vibration devices. Biomechanical oscillation therapy and training is offered in a variety of areas such as competitive sports,<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2009 |title=Nie mehr Rückenschmerzen Sanfte Erfolgsstrategien gegen ein quälendes Volksleiden |trans-title=No more back pain |url=https://www.biomagazin.de/files/bio-magazin/content/archiv/2009/bio-magazin_2009-06.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180504160202/https://www.biomagazin.de/files/bio-magazin/content/archiv/2009/bio-magazin_2009-06.pdf |archive-date=2018-05-04 |url-status=live |publisher=BIO Ritter GmbH |location=Germany |page=30 |language=de}}</ref> fitness, rehabilitation,<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Siegmund |first1=Lee Anne |last2=Barkley |first2=Jacob E. |last3=Knapp |first3=Danielle |last4=Peer |first4=Kimberly S. |date=15 January 2014 |title=Acute Effects of Local Vibration With Biomechanical Muscle Stimulation on Low-Back Flexibility and Perceived Stiffness |journal=Athletic Training & Sports Health Care |volume=6 |issue=1 |pages=37–45 |doi=10.3928/19425864-20140115-01 |s2cid=72531737 |name-list-style=vanc}}</ref> medicine,<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Klyscz |first1=Thomas |last2=Ritter-Schempp |first2=Claudia |last3=Jünger |first3=Michael |last4=Rassner |first4=Gernot |date=1 May 1997 |title=Biomechanische Stimulationstherapie (BMS) zur physikalischen Behandlung des arthrogenen Stauungssyndroms |journal=Der Hautarzt |language=de |volume=48 |issue=5 |pages=318–322 |doi=10.1007/s001050050589 |pmid=9303905 |s2cid=349058 |name-list-style=vanc}}</ref> prevention, beauty and used to improve performance of the muscles and to improve coordination and balance. It is often used in [[myofascial trigger point]] therapy to invoke reciprocal inhibition within the musculoskeletal system. Beneficial effects from this type of stimulation have been found to exist.<ref name="study">{{Cite web |last1=Otto |first1=Olaf |last2=Dickreiter |first2=Bernhard |last3=Schuhmacher |first3=Jane |year=2011 |title=Matrix-Therapie – Ergebnisse einer Therapiestudie |trans-title=Matrix Therapy – Results of a Therapy Study |url=https://www.zellmatrix-akademie.de/matrix-therapie/Presse/Matrix-Studie.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425005156/http://zellmatrix-akademie.de/matrix-therapie/Presse/Matrix-Studie.pdf |archive-date=2012-04-25 |url-status=live |website=zellmatrix-akademie.de |language=de |name-list-style=vanc}}</ref>