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Splenius Muscles | Trigger Point Release

Splenius Muscles | Trigger Point Release

  The splenius muscles are prone to trigger points - but often overlooked as they can be difficult to treat Treating Splenius Trigger Points - Stuart Hinds        ...
Serratus Anterior - Trigger Point Release

Serratus Anterior - Trigger Point Release

    The Serratus Anterior Pain is Often Mistaken for C8 Nerve Problems Actions will change, depending on the origin or insertion being fixed. With the arm static, movement occurs...
Finding Trigger Points - Latissimus Dorsi

Finding Trigger Points - Latissimus Dorsi

      A muscle this size, covering so much of the ribcage, will also have an influence on diaphragmatic function A neuromuscular efficient core is required for the latissimus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating The Hamstrings

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating The Hamstrings

    The hamstrings are amongst the most overworked muscles in the body There's a common myth that hamstring injuries are the domain of athletes and don't generally affect the...
Temporalis - How to Find and Release Trigger Points

Temporalis - How to Find and Release Trigger Points

     The neck, face, and head muscles are as important to global muscle function as the core (lumbopelvic-hip complex). The temporalis and masseter are synergists. An overdeveloped upper trapezius...
Anterior Knee Pain - Causes, Prevention and Treatment

Anterior Knee Pain - Causes, Prevention and Treatment

    If the patella moves out of its normal path, even slightly, it can cause irritation and pain Pain in the patella (kneecap), especially after sitting for a long...
Trigger Point Release - Compression Techniques

Trigger Point Release - Compression Techniques

    Trigger points are located through palpation and then treated with a number of techniques including the most often used - Inhibition Compression Technique Palpation is part art and...
What is Appendicular Sciatica?

What is Appendicular Sciatica?

    With "Appendicular Sciatica", both the root cause and our approach to treatment are different than would be the case with "Axial Sciatica" This is because in Appendicular sciatica,...
How to Treat all Types of Ankle Sprain

How to Treat all Types of Ankle Sprain

  Foot pain, ankle pain, and ankle instability are almost always associated with trigger points Weak ankles, ankle pain, and ankle instability are all common (together and separately) in runners, and...
Trigger Point Therapy - Postural and Phasic Muscles

Trigger Point Therapy - Postural and Phasic Muscles

  Postural Muscles and Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D.     When your muscles are placed under faulty or repetitive loading, the postural muscles will shorten and the...
Hamstrings - Injury Prevention and Recovery

Hamstrings - Injury Prevention and Recovery

  Hamstrings - Stretching Exercise for Injury Prevention and Recovery      Hamstring stretches should be a common part of your stretching and flexibility routine  Hamstring flexibility is important for all...
Levator Ani Syndrome - Trigger Point Therapy Overview

Levator Ani Syndrome - Trigger Point Therapy Overview

  Pelvic Pain and Levator Ani Syndrome - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner     If you have pelvic pain, chances are you have trigger points somewhere within or adjacent to your...
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