Hi Jennifer,
> I am trying to find any articles or research on the physiology of
> muscle inhibition with respect to tactile/ pressure stimulation. As
> in how does deep massage and connective tissue massage appear to
> cause reflex inhibition and muscle relaxation?
Below are some references that might be useful.
All the best,
David
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