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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

The Triceps Muscle: Function, Anatomy, and Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
The Triceps Muscle: Function, Anatomy, and Trigger Points
The triceps brachii, or simply the triceps, is a major muscle of the upper arm that plays a critical role in extending the elbow and stabilizing shoulder movement. As a... Read more...
How to Self Treat Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
How to Self Treat Trigger Points
Trigger Points: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Treating, and Preventing Muscular Pain Trigger points are a common, yet often misunderstood source of muscular pain. These tight knots in muscle fibers... Read more...
Golfer’s Elbow: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It - Niel Asher Education
Golfer’s Elbow: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It
   Ever find yourself with a nagging pain on the inside of your elbow after playing a round of golf or working at your computer for hours? You might be... Read more...
Trigger Points in the Piriformis Muscle: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Points in the Piriformis Muscle: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Trigger points in the piriformis muscle are often an overlooked but significant cause of pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. These hyperirritable spots can create a host of... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy for Painful and Tight Biceps - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy for Painful and Tight Biceps
  Biceps Brachii Muscle Whether you are just starting out on your fitness journey or you have been training for years, there are many things to keep in mind when... Read more...
Understanding Trigger Points in the Thoracolumbar Region - Niel Asher Education
Understanding Trigger Points in the Thoracolumbar Region
The thoracolumbar region is a critical area of the body that plays a significant role in our overall posture and movement. This region encompasses the lower thoracic spine and the... Read more...
Sternocleidomastoid muscle and trigger points
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Syndrome | Trigger Point Therapy
Stretching the SCM following trigger point treatment   SCM syndrome typically presents as neck stiffness with decreased rotation - sometimes along with nausea, tinnitus, vertigo, or spasms in the neck The syndrome... Read more...
Trigger Points in the Lateral Pterygoid | Head and Jaw Pain - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Points in the Lateral Pterygoid | Head and Jaw Pain
Tips for Treating Trigger Points - Lateral Pterygoid   Trigger Points in the Lateral Pterygoid are a Common Cause of Head and Jaw Pain  The superior head of the lateral... Read more...
Stretching for Supraspinatus
Understanding and Addressing Tightness in the Supraspinatus Muscle
Experiencing tightness in the supraspinatus muscle can be quite uncomfortable and may limit your daily activities This muscle, part of the rotator cuff group, is crucial for shoulder movement and... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Treating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome   Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a frequently overlooked peripheral nerve compression or tension event that is often difficult to diagnose - but can often respond surprisingly fast... Read more...
Understanding and Managing Common Wrist Flexor Injuries: Symptoms, Treatments, and Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Understanding and Managing Common Wrist Flexor Injuries: Symptoms, Treatments, and Trigger Points
  Wrist flexor injuries are prevalent, particularly among individuals engaged in repetitive activities or sports that strain the wrist and forearm muscles Understanding the symptoms and treatments for these injuries... Read more...
The Significance of Patellar Ligaments in Knee Injuries - Niel Asher Education
Understanding Patellar Ligament Knee Injury: Your Guide to Recovery and Prevention
  Knee pain is certainly common and even more so as we get older, most especially for those who do a lot of sport involving jumping and running. It doesn't take... Read more...
Piriformis Syndrome | Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Piriformis Syndrome | Trigger Point Therapy
  Piriformis syndrome is a result of impingement of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle Incorrect form or improper gait often leads to tightness and inflexibility in piriformis. The... Read more...
Sciatic Pain
Sciatic Pain - Trigger Point Release
Sciatic Pain     A number of studies have shown the benefits of manual therapy for treating sciatica Sciatica is a symptom of an underlying medical condition, such as a... Read more...