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Explore practical articles, clinical insights and educational resources for massage therapists, manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, athletic trainers and other healthcare practitioners.

ANATOMYMuscles, movement and functional relationships
CONDITIONSCommon pain patterns, injuries and presentations
TECHNIQUESMassage, manual therapy and rehabilitation approaches
PRACTICEEvidence, professional development and self-care

Blogs and Articles

Shoulder Rehab Exercises
Shoulder Injury Rehabilitation: Why It’s Complicated, How to Approach It, and What Really Works
Shoulder rehabilitation is one of those areas in clinical practice where experience teaches you humility. No matter how well you think you understand the injury in front of you, no... Read more...
Shoulder Special Tests Course
Shoulder Special Tests: A Practical Guide for Manual Therapists
Special Tests: Clues, Not Conclusions There are few joints as fascinating, frustrating, and wonderfully unpredictable as the shoulder. If you’ve treated enough of them, you already know: every shoulder tells... Read more...
Movement and Rehabilitation - 5 Great Shoulder Stretches - Niel Asher Education
Movement and Rehabilitation - 5 Great Shoulder Stretches
  Know your shoulder anatomy!      Simple Shoulder Stretches Here are 5 other shoulder stretches that we regularly recommend ... 1. Great for trigger points in the "Pecs"! Technique Kneel... Read more...
Static Massage Cupping for Frozen Shoulder
Static Cupping for Frozen Shoulder: Safe, Simple, and Surprisingly Effective
Cupping Therapy for Frozen Shoulder: A Gentle Yet Effective Approach Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, can be a deeply frustrating and debilitating condition—not only for those living with it, but... Read more...
Top 10 Exercises for a Frozen Shoulder
Top 10 Exercises for a Frozen Shoulder
10 Best Exercises for a Frozen Shoulder: Reclaiming Movement and Easing Pain A frozen shoulder. The name itself evokes a sense of stiffness and immobility, and that's precisely what this... Read more...
Trigger Point Release Subscapularus
Subscapularis Muscle and Trigger Points: A Deep Dive into Shoulder Pain and Relief
How Trigger Points in the Subscapularis Cause Pain and Restricted Movement If you’ve ever dealt with shoulder pain that just won’t quit, you might have been told about your rotator... Read more...
Bowen Therapy Technique for Treating Shoulders
Bowen Therapy for Common Shoulder Conditions: An Informal Guide for Massage and Rehab Therapists
Hello, everyone! Let’s talk about something a bit different today—Bowen Therapy—and how it can be used to address common shoulder conditions. Now, I know Bowen Therapy isn’t as widely known... Read more...
Massage Therapy for Frozen Shoulder - Niel Asher Education
Massage Therapy for Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. It can significantly impact daily activities, making... Read more...
Teres Minor Trigger Points
Understanding the Teres Minor Muscle: Anatomy, Trigger Points, and Trigger Point Therapy
The human shoulder is a complex and highly mobile joint that relies on the coordinated function of various muscles. Among the key players in this system is the teres minor,... Read more...
The Power of Isometric Exercises: Here's our Guide - Niel Asher Education
The Power of Isometric Exercises: Here's our Guide
Isometric exercises are a unique and often overlooked component of strength training and rehabilitation Unlike dynamic exercises, where muscles lengthen and shorten, isometric exercises involve muscle contraction without any visible... Read more...
Rotator Cuff Muscles and the Importance of Healthy Shoulders - Niel Asher Education
Rotator Cuff Muscles and the Importance of Healthy Shoulders
When we think of sports that require strong, healthy shoulders, activities like swimming, tennis, and baseball often come to mind. However, maintaining shoulder health is crucial for all athletes, regardless... Read more...
Stretching for Supraspinatus
Understanding and Addressing Tightness in the Supraspinatus Muscle
Experiencing tightness in the supraspinatus muscle can be quite uncomfortable and may limit your daily activities This muscle, part of the rotator cuff group, is crucial for shoulder movement and... Read more...
The Infraspinatus Muscle: Function, Injuries, and Treatment Modalities - Niel Asher Education
The Infraspinatus Muscle: Function, Injuries, and Treatment Modalities
The infraspinatus muscle is member of the rotator cuff group, which comprises the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis The infraspinatus muscle is one of the four muscles that comprise... Read more...
Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle
Trigger Point Treatment - Serratus Posterior Inferior
  Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle   Serratus Posterior Inferior is an often overlooked cause of lower back pain This muscle may be primarily a muscle of proprioception but it's important to... Read more...
Rehabilitation - Simple Shoulder Strengthening Exercises - Niel Asher Education
Rehabilitation - Simple Shoulder Strengthening Exercises
   Shoulder and Upper Body - Resistance Band Exercises with Mike McGurn   When you work correctly with a resistance band, every part of both the concentric and eccentric part of... Read more...
Exploring the Healing Power of Acupuncture for Frozen Shoulder - Niel Asher Education
Exploring the Healing Power of Acupuncture for Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful and debilitating condition characterised by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. While conventional treatments such... Read more...
Is it a frozen shoulder? - Niel Asher Education
Is it a frozen shoulder?
  Frozen Shoulder or Impingement?   Frozen Shoulder Syndrome - What's Going On Inside the Shoulder? The causes of frozen shoulder syndrome are still poorly understood. About 50% seem to... Read more...
Teres Minor - Muscle Overview - Niel Asher Education
Teres Minor - Muscle Overview
Teres Minor Muscle Overview Anatomy & Location: The teres minor is nestled within the shoulder's rotator cuff muscles. It spans from the lateral border of the scapula, running diagonally and... Read more...