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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

Triceps Brachii Muscle
Dry Needling the Triceps Brachii
Triceps Brachii Muscle     The Triceps Brachii Muscle The only muscle to be found in the back of the arm, the triceps brachii, a large and thick muscle in... Read more...
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Cupping for Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
    Iliotibial Band Syndrome     What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome? Friction or excessive pulling of the iliotibial band over the greater trochanter of the femur close to the... Read more...
Lower Back Pain
Neural Dynamic Testing for the Lumbar Spine
Lower Back Pain     Neural Dynamic Testing The neural tissue must be capable of mobility and elongation, which is achieved through it gliding or sliding. Often when compromised for... Read more...
Anatomy of the Body
What is the Deep Front Line?
  Anatomy of the Human Body   The Deep Front Line (DFL) is often termed the "core".  Running almost the entire length of the body, the DFL connects the jaw muscles... 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...
Foot Massage
Foot Massage Treatment
  Foot Massage     Your aim in giving a therapeutic foot treatment is to get rid of any residual tension held there. Start by looking at the feet with your... Read more...
Grades of Ankle Sprain
The Different Types of Ankle Sprain
      An ankle sprain can occur to anyone at any age regardless of their physical fitness. Some sprain their ankle as a result of a fitness activity whereas others from... Read more...
The Importance of the Functional Core - Pilates - Niel Asher Education
The Importance of the Functional Core - Pilates
Pilates Teaser - Prior to lifting of the arms and legs, the deep myofascial system is activated to stabilize the TPC.   Joseph Pilates aptly named the core the “powerhouse”... Read more...
The Posterior Deltoid Muscle - Niel Asher Education
The Posterior Deltoid Muscle
The Deltoid Muscle   The Deltoid Muscle Multipennate is defined as a muscle that has several tendons with fibers running diagonally between them, similar to a feather. The deltoid is... Read more...
Cupping the Pronator Teres - Niel Asher Education
Cupping the Pronator Teres
    Pronator Teres Muscle   Where is the Pronator Teres Muscle? The Pronator Teres muscle is located within the front upper part of the forearm. It has two starting... Read more...
Treating Symptoms of Fibromyalgia with Massage - Niel Asher Education
Treating Symptoms of Fibromyalgia with Massage
Fibromyalgia - Signs and Symptoms      Fibromyalgia is a very debilitating and often misunderstood condition.  Because there is no single test for it, and there are no outward physical... Read more...
The 6 Pilates Principles - Niel Asher Education
The 6 Pilates Principles
   A pilates exercise shown on the reformer     While considerable diversity exists in the ways that Pilates is practiced and taught today, six principles derived from Joseph Pilates’... Read more...
Orbicularis Oculi Muscle - Niel Asher Education
Orbicularis Oculi Muscle
Orbicularis Oculi Muscle   Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Surrounding both the upper and lower eyelids the orbicularis oculi is described as a sphincter muscle organised in concentric bands. This complex and extremely important muscle consists... Read more...
Pectoralis Major Treatment with Muscle Energy Techniques - Niel Asher Education
Pectoralis Major Treatment with Muscle Energy Techniques
Pectoralis Major Muscle The Pectoralis Major, commonly referred to as the Pecks, is the largest of the chest muscles. It purpose is to adduct and medially rotate the humerus and has two starting... Read more...
Pregnancy - Massage for the Upper Body - Niel Asher Education
Pregnancy - Massage for the Upper Body
Pregnant woman with child in womb     Massage and touch have been an important part of both pregnancy and labour for women the world over and throughout the ages. ... Read more...
Treating Ankle Sprains - Niel Asher Education
Treating Ankle Sprains
  Types of Ankle Sprain     What is the Connection Between Ankle Sprains and Trigger Points?   Foot pain, ankle pain, and ankle instability are often associated with trigger... Read more...
The Deltoids - Niel Asher Education
The Deltoids
  The Deltoid Muscle - Anterior View        Exercise for the Deltoid Muscle - Dani Marks   Deltoid pain is most often mistaken for bursitis or rotator cuff injury The... Read more...
Intercostal Muscles | Rib Pain | Back Pain | Chest Pain - Niel Asher Education
Intercostal Muscles | Rib Pain | Back Pain | Chest Pain
Intercostal Muscles       Massage for the Intercostal Muscles - Maureen Abson     The intercostal muscles provide about 25% of the total force of breathing, and may help stabilize... Read more...