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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

Trigger Point Therapy - Holding Patterns of the Hip (Part 1) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Holding Patterns of the Hip (Part 1)
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Stretching for the Trunk and Spine - Niel Asher Education
Stretching for the Trunk and Spine
  Rules for Safe Stretching - Stuart Hinds Stretching is something that most of us should do daily - now could be a good time to start! It's a simple fact... Read more...
Trigger Points - Tibialis Posterior - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Points - Tibialis Posterior
    Tibialis Anterior Trigger Points - Stuart Hinds   The tibialis posterior is the deepest muscle on the back of the leg. It helps maintain the arches of the... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdominis Stretch - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdominis Stretch
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Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major - Niel Asher Education
Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major
  Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major (Stuart Hinds)       Pectoralis Major - Common Trigger Point Sites   Useful Links Find a Trigger Point Professional in your area... Read more...
Detailed Hand Massage - Unlocking Tension in the Upper Body - Niel Asher Education
Detailed Hand Massage - Unlocking Tension in the Upper Body
  Extract from the online Course - Detailed Hand Massage for Upper Body Release (Course Details)    When did you last get a good hand massage? TASK, stop and reflect:... Read more...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Self Help - Niel Asher Education
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Self Help
Stretching the Rhomboids - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Functional TOS tends to respond very well to trigger point therapy and various self-help techniques Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is one of... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Hip Pain and Dysfunction - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Hip Pain and Dysfunction
  Stuart Hinds - Hip Abduction Assessment    Learning to Release the Hip Holding Patterns I've spent the best part of 25 years working predominantly with elite athletes. Just about... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - NAT for Horses? - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - NAT for Horses?
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Treating Trigger Points - Iliopsoas - Niel Asher Education
Treating Trigger Points - Iliopsoas
  Treating Iliopsoas - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Iliopsoas The iliacus and psoas major (including the psoas minor if one is present) combine to provide a deceleration of internal rotation of... Read more...
Stretching for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation - Biceps Brachii - Niel Asher Education
Stretching for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation - Biceps Brachii
   Treating Biceps Brachii - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Muscle strains are among the most common sports injuries and often result from the sudden extension of a joint beyond its... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy for Horses - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy for Horses
Andy Eckley - NAT Therapist, and Equine Therapist   Trigger Points for Horses This course is suitable for therapists, owners, or anyone who works in the care and well-being of horses.... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Piriformis Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Piriformis Syndrome
  Treating Piriformis Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Ischemic Compression Technique Trigger Point Therapy Course   Piriformis syndrome is a result of impingement of the sciatic nerve by... Read more...
Awesome Techniques - Pectoralis Minor Release - Niel Asher Education
Awesome Techniques - Pectoralis Minor Release
  Elbow Pain - Pec Minor Trigger Point Release       Trigger points in pectoralis minor are often associated with elbow pain Along with the pectoralis major, the pectoralis minor... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae (Stretch) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae (Stretch)
Stretching the Levator Scapulae, and applying heat, following ICT treatment for trigger points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner  Choose Your FREE online CE Course   Ischemic Compression Technique for Levator Scapulae  ... Read more...
What is really known about the health benefits of CBD? - Niel Asher Education
What is really known about the health benefits of CBD?
Evidence-based health benefits of CBD. Current and future developments. Foundation Course.  Niel Asher Education offer a CBD Foundation Diploma course (online). This course provides a comprehensive (A-Z) overview of CBD. The... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Stomach Stretches - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Stomach Stretches
Lumbar Extension, Abdominal Stretch     100% ONLINE SEE COURSE DETAILS   Stomach Muscle Stretching - Anatomy  The anterior abdominal wall muscles occur between the ribs and the pelvis, encircling... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating a Bulging Disc - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating a Bulging Disc
  Treating Piriformis Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   CLICK FOR DETAILS     The painful symptoms of a bulging disc may often be relieved by treating trigger points... Read more...