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Explore practical articles, clinical insights and educational resources for massage therapists, manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, athletic trainers and other healthcare practitioners.

ANATOMYMuscles, movement and functional relationships
CONDITIONSCommon pain patterns, injuries and presentations
TECHNIQUESMassage, manual therapy and rehabilitation approaches
PRACTICEEvidence, professional development and self-care

Blogs and Articles

TCM Fire Cupping Course
TCM Fire Cupping: A Practical, Evidence-Informed Deep Dive for Manual Therapists
How Fire Cupping Actually Works — Without the Mysticism Fire cupping is one of those techniques that draws attention — a flash of flame, the quick placement of a cup,... Read more...
Static Massage Cupping for Frozen Shoulder
Static Cupping for Frozen Shoulder: Safe, Simple, and Surprisingly Effective
Cupping Therapy for Frozen Shoulder: A Gentle Yet Effective Approach Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, can be a deeply frustrating and debilitating condition—not only for those living with it, but... Read more...
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice - Niel Asher Education
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice
Hands-On Healing: 10 Techniques That Make a Difference After decades of working as a manual therapists, we've seen firsthand the incredible power of hands-on healing. We have a vast array... Read more...
Quadriceps Muscle Massage
The Powerhouse of Your Legs: How to Care for Your Quadriceps
The Mighty Quads: Keeping Your Quadriceps Healthy, Strong, and Pain-Free Your quadriceps—those powerful muscles at the front of your thighs—are the unsung heroes of movement. Whether you're walking up the... Read more...
Massage Cupping
Massage Cupping in Athletic Training Rooms
Cupping therapy has become something of a mainstay in D1 training rooms and elite sports facilities worldwide, making it a staple treatment for athletes across nearly every discipline. What used... Read more...
The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis
The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis
The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis: What You Need to Know Let’s talk about the peroneal muscles—those important but often overlooked muscles running along the outer part of your lower... Read more...
Cupping for Hamstring Strain
Cupping Therapy for Hamstring Strains: Unlocking Relief and Recovery
Hamstring strains are common injuries, particularly among athletes and physically active individuals. These strains can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and disability, impacting daily activities and athletic performance.... Read more...
Fire Cupping Therapy: What's Behind the Smoke? - Niel Asher Education
Fire Cupping Therapy: What's Behind the Smoke?
  Fire cupping, a traditional therapy with roots dating back thousands of years, has captivated the imaginations of healers and patients alike with its mystical allure and profound healing potential.... Read more...
Why the Continuing Rise in Popularity of Cupping Therapy? - Niel Asher Education
Why the Continuing Rise in Popularity of Cupping Therapy?
In recent years, cupping therapy has emerged as a prominent modality within the realm of rehabilitation, captivating the attention of practitioners and patients alike. This ancient healing technique, with its... Read more...
Massage Cupping for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment | What You Need to Know
Cupping Tutorial: Becky Tyler (Osteopath and sports Massage Therapist) presents vacuum cupping integrated with massage for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (pain under the foot, usually on walking and worse... Read more...
Vacuum Cupping Therapy - Treating the Triceps - Niel Asher Education
Transform Your Recovery: Discover the Benefits of Vacuum Cupping Therapy for Triceps Relief
Pain referring from triceps trigger points can be felt in the neck, upper trapezius, deltoids, upper arm and the elbow.Along with its “little helper,” anconeus, the triceps brachii assists deceleration... Read more...
The Deltoid Muscle | Function, Injury, and Manual Therapy Solutions - Niel Asher Education
The Deltoid Muscle | Function, Injury, and Manual Therapy Solutions
The Multifaceted Role of the Deltoid Muscle The deltoid muscle, a thick, triangular muscle cap atop the shoulder, is not just an emblem of strength and mobility but a cornerstone... Read more...
Vacuum Cupping for Lateral Elbow Pain - Niel Asher Education
Vacuum Cupping for Lateral Elbow Pain
Trigger Point Therapy - Vacuum Cupping for Treating Lateral Elbow Pain   Lateral Elbow Pain is Often Associated with Trigger Points  Trigger points are really common in the elbow and forearm muscles;... Read more...
Cupping Therapy for ITB: Dr Joi Edwards DPT - Niel Asher Education
Cupping Therapy for ITB: Dr Joi Edwards DPT
Cupping in Sports Therapy: The Ancient Remedy's Modern Comeback The image of an athlete, their skin speckled with circular marks, has become familiar in recent years. While for some it's... Read more...
The Intriguing Art of Fire Cupping: An Ancient Healing Technique - Niel Asher Education
The Intriguing Art of Fire Cupping: An Ancient Healing Technique
  Fire cupping has been garnering increased attention in the Western world - we take a look at what it is and who's doing it Fire cupping, an ancient therapeutic... Read more...
Massage and Stretching for Quads - Niel Asher Education
Massage and Stretching for Quads
Trigger points in the quadricep muscles are commonly the cause of hip, thigh and knee pain The quadriceps is a large group of muscles, the most massive of the leg,... Read more...
The Talocrural joint or ankle joint, body weight and Gastrocnemius and soleus muscles form a second class lever
Orthopedic Cupping - Ankle Strain
      Dr Joi Edwards Presents Massage Cupping for Ankle Strain The ankle has three major ligaments on its lateral side. The anterior talofibular ligament, the posterior talofibular ligament... Read more...
Hamstring injury image
Treating the Hamstrings - A Common Sports Injury
Hamstring Injury   Ultimately, the hamstrings are trying to be gluteal muscles, while the lumbar muscles are trying to be hamstrings The hamstrings eccentrically contract during gait in order to... Read more...