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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,...
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...
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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Piriformis
Stretching Piriformis following Trigger Point Treatment Piriformis Syndrome is often associated with Trigger Points Trigger points in the priformis are often associated with pain in the lower back and...
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...
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...
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...
Trigger Points for Horses - Sacroiliac Pain
Trigger Point Massage for Horses - Andy Eckley Andy Eckley's Bio A common misconception is that you need to use a stronger force to release a trigger...
Trigger Points - How to Avoid Overload and Overuse Injuries
Understanding Overload and Overuse Injuries Stuart Hinds Bio It's important to remember that it's not only athletes who suffer from overload and overuse injuries Irrespective of wether...
Trigger Point Therapy - Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
Trigger Point Therapy - Patellar Ligament Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) can refer to a number of injuries resulting from overuse, causing pain around the Knee Cap PFPS is characterized by...
Thoracic Mobility - How To Avoid Injury
Simple Thoracic Mobility Exercise - Mike McGurn The thoracic spine plays a vital role in keeping the shoulders and the lumbar spine in good working order - and...
Trigger Point Therapy - Where to Start?
About NAT Home-Study Courses NAT courses are designed to provide continued education for qualified therapists, healthcare workers, and exercise professionals. Whether you are new to trigger points,...
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