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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

Low Back Pain - Erector Spinae Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Low Back Pain - Erector Spinae Muscles
   Taping for Low Back Pain - Erector Spinae Trigger Points   Online Course - See Details   Erector Spinae Muscles Iliocostalis. Iliocostalis cervicis. Iliocostalis thoracis. Iliocostalis lumborum. Longissimus. Longissimus... Read more...
Niel Asher Education Receives Prestigious Digital Health Award - 2018 - Niel Asher Education
Niel Asher Education Receives Prestigious Digital Health Award - 2018
  Team NAT recognized for work in online education - DHA 2018   Team NAT Wins Digital Health Award for Online Education Niel Asher Education are delighted and honored to... Read more...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Scalenes and Pec Minor Treatment - Niel Asher Education
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Scalenes and Pec Minor Treatment
  Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Trigger Point Release     Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of disorders that occur when blood vessels or nerves in the space between... Read more...
5 Awesome Exercises for Activating the Glutes - Niel Asher Education
5 Awesome Exercises for Activating the Glutes
  Glute Activation Exercises using Speed Bands   Links Find a Trigger Point Professional in your area More Articles About ITB Syndrome More Articles About Knee Pain More Articles About... Read more...
Trigger Point Release for Horses - Hamstring Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Release for Horses - Hamstring Muscles
  Trigger Point Release for Horses - Assessing and Treating the Hamstrings        Semimembranosus If the limb is planted, this muscle extends the hip. If the limb is not... Read more...
Effective Cupping for ITB - Niel Asher Education
Effective Cupping for ITB
   ITB Syndrome - Vacuum Cupping Treatment   Links Find a Trigger Point Professional in your area More Articles About Hip Pain ITB Syndrome Trigger Point Therapy - Cupping Course... Read more...
Common Painful Conditions that can be addressed with Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Common Painful Conditions that can be addressed with Trigger Point Therapy
   How Often To Treat Trigger Points?   What are the most common chronic pain syndromes that respond well to trigger point therapy? Trigger points are associated with most painful... Read more...
When Stretching Isn't Enough - Treating Hypertonic Muscles - Niel Asher Education
When Stretching Isn't Enough - Treating Hypertonic Muscles
    Treating hypertonic muscles in athletes is a vital step in helping to avoid the development of trigger points  The demands that an athlete puts on his or her... Read more...
How to Treat a Trigger Point - Trapezius - Niel Asher Education
How to Treat a Trigger Point - Trapezius
  Dr. Jonathan Kuttner - Treating a Trapezius Trigger Point     Notes The trapezius is an important neck muscle and any spastic activity in the SCM, suboccipitals, scalenes, longus... Read more...
Hip Restriction - Modified Ober's Test - Niel Asher Education
Hip Restriction - Modified Ober's Test
  Modified Ober's Test - Stuart Hinds   Notes to the Video Above: The Ober's Test (and modifications) is used to evaluate a tight, contracted or inflamed tensor fasciae latae... Read more...
Taping for Trigger Points - Levator Scapulae - Niel Asher Education
Taping for Trigger Points - Levator Scapulae
  Stuart Hinds demonstrates taping technique for levator scapulae trigger points   Trigger points in the levator scapulae typically refer pain in a triangular pattern from the top of the... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Scalenes Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Scalenes Trigger Points
  Scalenes Trigger Point Release     Notes It's worth remembering that trigger points in the psoas muscle (causing shortening of the psoas) can lead to adaptations in the scalenes,... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Frozen Shoulder Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
  Frozen Shoulder - Quick Facts   "Even simple tasks like putting on a coat became increasingly difficult" We often like to write about clients who have been successfully treated... Read more...
Shoulder Arthritis - Self Help Options - Niel Asher Education
Shoulder Arthritis - Self Help Options
There are many massage and manual therapy techniques that can be applied to help relieve the symptoms of shoulder arthritis   As with other arthritic conditions, initial treatment of arthritis... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Piriformis - Niel Asher Education
Unlocking Relief: How Trigger Point Therapy for Piriformis Syndrome Can Transform Your Comfort
Discover Relief Through Trigger Point Therapy for Piriformis SyndromeIf you're struggling with discomfort from piriformis syndrome, you're not alone. This blog delves into how Trigger Point Therapy for Piriformis Syndrome... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Dietary Influences - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Dietary Influences
  About Nutrition and Chronic Pain   Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies are Present in 50% of Chronic Pain Cases  Adequate quantities of minerals and vitamins are essential for healthy muscles... Read more...
Taking The Perfect Case History - What Really Matters? - Niel Asher Education
Taking The Perfect Case History - What Really Matters?
  Learning to Listen To Your Client - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D.   Communication with your client can often be the key factor in helping them engage with their treatment and... Read more...
Treating Common Back Pain - Niel Asher Education
Treating Common Back Pain
  Trigger Point Treatment - Erector Spinae   The erector spinae muscles are constantly working - most people will develop trigger points here - a common and easily treated cause... Read more...