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Shoulder Health | Mastering Horizontal Pulling
Mastering Horizontal Pulling: A Comprehensive Guide to Shoulder Health, Injury Avoidance, and Rehab Considerations Introduction: Horizontal pulling exercises are a cornerstone of any well-rounded strength training program, targeting key muscles...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Temporalis
The neck, face, and head muscles are as important to global muscle function as the core The temporalis and masseter are synergists. An overdeveloped upper trapezius can be an overlooked...
Vacuum Cupping Therapy - Treating the Triceps
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...
Exploring the Healing Power of Acupuncture for Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful and debilitating condition characterised by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. While conventional treatments such...
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...
Treating Plantar Fasciitis | A Comprehensive Guide
Treating Plantar Fasciitis - Maureen Abson Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that affects the foot, specifically the plantar fascia—a thick, web-like ligament that connects your heel to the...
The Significance of Patellar Ligaments in Knee Injuries
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...
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...
Benefits of Stretching for Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome
Sciatic Pain - Dr. Elizabeth Wagner DPT demonstrates stretching exercises for the Piriformis and Gluteal muscles A number of studies have shown the benefits of manual therapy and stretching for...
Trigger Point Therapy - Ankle Sprains
Treating Ankle Pain and Instability Anyone involved in athletics is particularly susceptible to an ankle sprain - an acute injury to any or all of the ligaments that support the ankle...
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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Tension Type Headaches (TTH)
Tension headaches usually affect both sides of the head and last from thirty minutes to several days or more TTH are by far the most common type of chronic headache....










