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Heat and Ice Therapy for Trigger Points

Ice and Heat Therapy for Trigger Points

If you’ve ever wondered why applying ice at the end of a trigger point session works so profoundly, or why some clients feel “worse before better” without heat, this blog will give you a clear and useful roadmap.

Neuroplastic Trigger Point Hypothesis

Neuroplastic Trigger Point Hypothesis

Understanding the Neuroplastic Trigger Point Hypothesis: Why Trigger Points Behave the Way They Do Trigger points have fascinated—and confused—manual therapists for decades. Some clients respond immediately to hands-on release work,...
The Fibularis (Peroneal) Muscles: The Overlooked Powerhouses of Ankle Stability

The Fibularis (Peroneal) Muscles: The Overlooked Powerhouses of Ankle Stability

A Deep Dive Into Anatomy, Injury, Trigger Points, and Hands-On Sports Massage Treatment (Companion article to the instructional video above presented by Bob McAtee, LMT) If you work with athletes—whether...
Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Points Explained: A Deep Dive for the Thinking Therapist

Are Trigger Points Real? — A Massage Therapist’s Deep Dive Into Trigger Point Therapy Hey there — I’m glad you're here. I’ve been a massage therapist for over two decades,...
How to Apply Trigger Point Therapy Release

Top 10 Misconceptions About Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain

Top 10 Misconceptions About Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain Trigger points and myofascial pain are topics that generate a lot of discussion—and just as much confusion. Whether you’re a massage...
Trigger Points and Posture

Trigger Point Formation and Posture

Alexander Technique and Trigger Points Introduction We all know that posture is important. Whether we're sitting at a desk, standing in line, or working out at the gym, the way...
Herniated Disc Illustration

Understanding Herniated Discs: A Comprehensive Guide

If you’ve ever felt a sharp, shooting pain in your back or down your leg, chances are someone has mentioned the term “herniated disc.” As an athletic trainer, I’ve encountered...
Trapezius Trigger Point Release

Trigger Points in Trapezius: Causes and Treatments

Understanding Trigger Points in the Trapezius Muscle and How to Treat Them If you’ve ever felt that stubborn knot in your shoulder that just won’t quit, chances are you’ve encountered...
How to Self Treat Trigger Points

How to Self Treat Trigger Points

Trigger Points: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Treating, and Preventing Muscular Pain Trigger points are a common, yet often misunderstood source of muscular pain. These tight knots in muscle fibers...
Trigger Points in the Piriformis Muscle: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Trigger Points in the Piriformis Muscle: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Trigger points in the piriformis muscle are often an overlooked but significant cause of pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. These hyperirritable spots can create a host of...
Sternocleidomastoid muscle and trigger points

Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Syndrome | Trigger Point Therapy

Stretching the SCM following trigger point treatment   SCM syndrome typically presents as neck stiffness with decreased rotation - sometimes along with nausea, tinnitus, vertigo, or spasms in the neck The syndrome...
Treating Calf Muscle Strains Anatomy

Trigger Point Therapy | Treating Soleus | Injury Assessment | Self Help Tips

From a dynamic postural viewpoint, the soleus prevents the body falling forward at the ankle joint during standing In gait, the muscle eccentrically decelerates subtalar joint pronation and internal rotation...
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