Subjective symptoms
microcones reduced cardiovascular responses, Pain, pain
HEAT
The subjective pain intensity (VAS score) before self-care in the study participants was ≥ 4 points, except for one participant, and their symptoms were relatively severe [Previously mentioned studies used pain intensity as the main subjective measurement. The present study also assessed discomfort and difficulty in moving as subjective measures and revealed that the use of microcones attenuated these measures. Pain, discomfort, and difficulty in moving are perceived by patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Each perception includes different meanings although there are some overlaps among these perceptions [Previously, we tested the effect of the microcones in healthy volunteers, wherein the application of microcones reduced cardiovascular responses to noxious heat stimulation, whereas subjective pain intensity measured using VAS was not attenuated [