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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

Lower Back Pain - An Overview of the Key Muscles Involved - Niel Asher Education
Lower Back Pain - An Overview of the Key Muscles Involved
    Lower back pain is often associated with myofascial trigger points Lower Back Pain is often attributed to “structural” factors such as pinched nerves, herniated disks, and arthritic degeneration.  In reality, these kinds... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Multifidus / Rotatores - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Multifidus / Rotatores
  Multifidi and Rotatores - Trigger Point Anatomy       Trigger Points in Multifidi may be the cause of a high percentage of back pain, and may increase the... Read more...
Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain - Multifidi - Niel Asher Education
Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain - Multifidi
  Treating Trigger Points in Multifidi - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D.   These trigger points can be troublesome to locate and treat, but there are some simple tips that can... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Understanding and Treating Multifidus - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Understanding and Treating Multifidus
  Multifidus Trigger Points Explained        Treating Lower Back Pain - Online Course     The role of the multifidus in producing an extension force is essential to the... Read more...