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ANATOMYMuscles, movement and functional relationships

CONDITIONSCommon pain patterns, injuries and presentations

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Blogs and Articles

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Gluteus Maximus - Niel Asher Education

Unlock Relief: How Trigger Point Therapy for Glute Pain Can Transform Your Life

September 30, 2021

Thigh Muscles - showing the Gluteus Maximus and Gluteus Medius Weak gluteal muscles can have wide-reaching implications up and down the kinetic chain The... Read more...

Lower Back Pain - An Overview of the Key Muscles Involved

September 16, 2021

Lower back pain is often associated with myofascial trigger points Lower Back Pain is often attributed to “structural” factors such as pinched nerves, herniated disks, and arthritic degeneration. In reality, these kinds... Read more...

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the Gluteus Maximus

July 1, 2021

Treating Gluteus Maximus Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner Ischemic Compression Technique Gluteus Maximus The gluteus maximus is the most coarsely fibered and heaviest muscle in... Read more...

Torsional Release Technique | Trigger Point Therapy | Neck Pain

February 3, 2021

Chronic neck pain is rampant - especially amongst millennials and younger populations So-called ‘text neck’, is becoming a common description for a range of painful musculoskeletal injuries , and something that is set... Read more...

Lumbar Back Pain | Overview | Clinical Assessment

January 22, 2021

Low back pain is the number one cause and cost of work related disability Paul Townley, Physiotherapist, discusses Passive Physiological Intervertabral Movements More than 90% of... Read more...

Low Back Pain | Key Structures | Facet Joint Syndromes

December 28, 2020

The facet joint is highly innervated with pain receptors, making it susceptible to producing back pain Lumbar Facet Joints and Low Back Pain Anatomy The facet... Read more...

Unlock Pain Relief: How Trigger Point Therapy for Hamstrings Transforms Your Well-Being

November 29, 2020

Transform Your Life with Trigger Point Therapy for Hamstrings Discover how trigger point therapy for hamstrings can dramatically enhance your overall well-being! This blog dives deep into the often-overlooked connection... Read more...

What is Appendicular Sciatica?

November 9, 2020

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,... Read more...

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the Iliopsoas Group - Niel Asher Education

Unlocking Comfort: Effective Iliopsoas Trigger Point Therapy for Pain Relief

August 15, 2020

How to Find and Treat Psoas Trigger Points This muscle group lies deep in the abdominal cavity, and is too often overlooked Trigger points in the iliopsoas frequently contribute... Read more...

Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdomini - Niel Asher Education

Unlock Lasting Relief: How Trigger Point Therapy for Rectus Abdomini Can Alleviate Lower Back Pain

June 24, 2020

Trigger Point Anatomy - Rectus Abdomini Trigger points in the rectus abdomini are often associated with lower back pain The rectus abdominis flexes the lumbar spine, depresses the... Read more...

Trigger Point Therapy - Multifidus / Rotatores

June 22, 2020

Multifidi and Rotatores - Trigger Point Anatomy Trigger Points in Multifidi may be the cause of a high percentage of back pain, and may increase the... Read more...

Stretching for Pain Relief - The Psoas Muscles

May 30, 2020

Iliopsoas - Trigger Point Anatomy Stretching the Psoas Muscles The psoas major and iliacus are considered part of the posterior abdominal wall because of their position and cushioning... Read more...

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Spondylolisthesis

November 2, 2019

Trigger Point Therapy Treatment for Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is a fracture and slippage of a spinal vertebra (usually lower lumbar). It can develop for a range of reasons and... Read more...

Postural Trigger Points - Back, Shoulder and Neck Pain - Niel Asher Education

Discover Effective Strategies for Postural Trigger Points Relief: Say Goodbye to Back, Shoulder, and Neck Pain

July 17, 2019

Upper Crossed Syndrome Explained Postural muscles tend to have a greater percentage of Type 1 fibers. This characteristic may lead to a more resistant type of trigger point. The... Read more...

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the QL

June 6, 2019

Treating the QL - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner Visit Online Store Trigger Points in the QL are known by some as the "masters" of lower back pain! (Latin... Read more...

Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain - Multifidi

April 8, 2019

Treating Trigger Points in Multifidi - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D. These trigger points can be troublesome to locate and treat, but there are some simple tips that can... Read more...

Trigger Point Therapy - Non-Specific Lower Back Pain

April 4, 2019

Trigger Points in the Quadratus Lumborum are a frequent cause of acute lower back pain Most episodes of LBP are self-limited, however, episodes do tend to become more... Read more...