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How to Locate, Test and Stretch the Psaos Muscle

How to Locate, Test and Stretch the Psaos Muscle

About the Psoas Muscle The psoas muscle, also known as the iliopsoas muscle, is a deep-seated muscle located in the lower part of the torso, stretching from the lumbar spine...
Rehab and Injury Prevention for Wrist and Elbow Pain

Rehab and Injury Prevention for Wrist and Elbow Pain

   Myofascial Trigger Points (MTPs) are ubiquitous, and myofascial pain affects as much as 85% of the population at some time in their life The impact of myofascial pain on...
Trigger Point Therapy | Treating Soleus | Injury Assessment | Self Help Tips

Trigger Point Therapy | Treating Soleus | Injury Assessment | Self Help Tips

From a dynamic postural viewpoint, the soleus prevents the body falling forward at the ankle joint during standing In gait, the muscle eccentrically decelerates subtalar joint pronation and internal rotation...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Quadratus Lumborum

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Quadratus Lumborum

Lower Back Pain (LBP) and especially chronic LBP is often associated with trigger points in the Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscles. Quadratus lumborum (QL) is a muscle located in the lateral...
How to safely Treat Neck Pain and Stiffness

How to safely Treat Neck Pain and Stiffness

    About Static Cupping Static cupping, also known as fire cupping or vacuum cupping, is a traditional healing practice that involves placing glass, plastic, or bamboo cups on the...
Common Sports Injuries - Treating the Hamstrings

Common Sports Injuries - Treating the Hamstrings

Most hamstring injuries will respond well to self help and conservative treatment  The hamstrings are a set of muscles that extend the hip and flex (bend) the knee. They start...
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJD) and Bruxism

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJD) and Bruxism

It is estimated that 20–30% of the adult population will have TMJ problems at some point in their life TMJD disorder is sometimes called the ‘Great Impostor’ because of the...
Diaphragm and Breathing

Diaphragm and Breathing

Which muscles are used for breathing? Breathing is a complex process that involves the coordinated activity of two or three muscle groups. The muscles that play a role in breathing...
Quadratus Lumborum Stretching

Stretching for Pain Relief - Quadratus Lumborum

What is the Quadratus Lumborum? In this article we will take a look at the Quadratus Lumborum and the most common injuries associated with it. We'll also look at some...
cubital tunnel syndrome

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that affects the nerves of the upper extremity. It can cause pain, tingling, and numbness in the hand. In some more severe cases...
How to Treat Groin Strains and Hip Pain

How to Treat Groin Strains and Hip Pain

Groin Strain Injuries Groin strain occurs when the muscles of the pelvis are overstretched. This can be caused by running, jumping, or changing direction quickly. The muscle that is usually...
Shoulder Pain and Stiffness - Treating Infraspinatus

Shoulder Pain and Stiffness - Treating Infraspinatus

  The infraspinatus muscle is an important part of the rotator cuff. It helps stabilize the shoulder joint by acting against the deltoid muscle and the teres minor muscles. However,...