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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...
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,...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the Iliopsoas Group

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the Iliopsoas Group

   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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdomini

Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdomini

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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Multifidus / Rotatores

Trigger Point Therapy - Multifidus / Rotatores

  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...
Stretching for Pain Relief - The Psoas Muscles

Stretching for Pain Relief - The Psoas Muscles

  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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Spondylolisthesis

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Spondylolisthesis

  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...
Postural Trigger Points - Back, Shoulder and Neck Pain

Postural Trigger Points - Back, Shoulder and Neck Pain

  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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the QL

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the QL

  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...
Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain - Multifidi

Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain - Multifidi

  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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Non-Specific Lower Back Pain

Trigger Point Therapy - Non-Specific Lower Back Pain

  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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Five Awesome Exercises for the Lower Back

Trigger Point Therapy - Five Awesome Exercises for the Lower Back


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