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Self-Massage with Home Exercise as Treatment for Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome

Self-Massage with Home Exercise as Treatment for Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome

Video: Using a Backnobber Massage tool to treat trigger points in the shoulder muscles   With thanks to Jeffrey Lutz CMTPT and Erica Carole LMT of the Pain Treatment and...
Simple Self Help Tips for Common Shoulder Pain

Simple Self Help Tips for Common Shoulder Pain

  Strengthening and Rehabilitation Exercises for the Supraspinatus - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner     The rotator cuff is a frequent source of pain that is common in both young athletes and...
Trigger Point Therapy - Self Help for Common Shoulder Pain

Trigger Point Therapy - Self Help for Common Shoulder Pain

With thanks to Jeffrey Lutz CMTPT and Erica Carole LMT of the Pain Treatment and Wellness Center, Greenburg, PA Buy a Backnobber Now See all Massage Tools   Whilst it's...
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Pecs

Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Pecs

 Stretching Pectoralis Muscles - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Neuromuscular Stretching Technique   The pec major eccentrically decelerates extension, horizontal abduction, external rotation, and retraction of the shoulder joint. This muscle...
Trigger Point Therapy - Rotator Cuff Disorders

Trigger Point Therapy - Rotator Cuff Disorders

Rotator Cuff Injuries Explained - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   In 70% of all doctor and therapist visits for shoulder problems, the diagnosis is rotator cuff disorder The shoulder is involved...
Rotator Cuff Trigger Points - Supraspinatus

Rotator Cuff Trigger Points - Supraspinatus

  Treating Supraspinatus Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner    Ischemic Compression Technique   About Supraspinatus Latin supra, above; spina, spine A member of the rotator cuff, which comprises the...
Treating Trigger Points - Pectoralis Major

Treating Trigger Points - Pectoralis Major

  Treating Trigger Point in Pectoralis Major - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   More About Shoulder Pain   Pectoralis Major - Common Trigger Point Sites   Notes The pectoralis major can...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Kyphosis and Thoracic Spine Mobility

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Kyphosis and Thoracic Spine Mobility

      Studies have shown that it's the stiffness that most often causes injuries, rather than the Kyphosis itself. Maintaining and attaining mobility in your thoracic spine is a good...
Trigger Point Therapy - 5 Great Exercises for a Frozen Shoulder

Trigger Point Therapy - 5 Great Exercises for a Frozen Shoulder

The Freezing Stage (Phase 1) of a frozen shoulder is a crucial time for starting a gentle stretching regime. Gentle is the operative word. Your shoulder is likely to be very...
Trigger Point Therapy - Shoulder Arthritis

Trigger Point Therapy - Shoulder Arthritis

Arthritis is defined as an inflammation of one or more joints. In the case of shoulder arthritis, the symptoms are pain, and restricted range of motion, both of which may...
My Journey with NAT - Stuart Hinds

My Journey with NAT - Stuart Hinds

  Stuart Hinds - Using NAT techniques since 2008   I have been using NAT techniques since 2008 and have had consistent highly effective results To begin I should explain that...
Myofascial Release Techniques for the Rhomboids / Thoracic Spine using Soft Tissue Release (STR)

Myofascial Release Techniques for the Rhomboids / Thoracic Spine using Soft Tissue Release (STR)

 Sports Osteopath John Gibbons demonstrates myofascial release techniques for the Rhomboids and Erector Spinae   Rhomboids and Trigger Points A hypertonic rhomboid will have a marked effect on the positioning...
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