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Trigger Point Therapy - Migraine Headaches
Migraine is a neurological disease characterised by recurrent moderate to severe headaches A migraine headache is described as a throbbing, pounding, or pulsating pain and is often associated with specific...
Treating Neck Pain and Stiffness - Part 2
Click here to see Part 1 This is the second part of Stuart Hind's 2-part NAT 10 minute speed-learning class on treating common...
Treating Neck Pain and Stiffness - Part 1
Treating the Stiff Neck What is commonly known as a "stiff neck" is typically reported as soreness and difficulty moving the neck, especially when trying to turn the head sideways....
Treating Neck Pain and Stiffness
Muscles of the Neck and Shoulders Maureen Abson Presents Healing Massage Techniques for the Neck Muscles. The neck is a complex and multidirectional part...
Neck Arthritis (Cervical Spondylosis) - Trigger Point Therapy
Cervical Spondylosis Torsional Release for Trigger Points in the Neck Most cases of neck arthritis respond well to conservative treatment Cervical spondylosis is extremely common....
Treating the Levator Scapulae
Levator Scapulae Muscle Treating Levator Scapulae Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner Ischemic Compression Technique Stretching for Levator Scapulae Almost all neck pain will...
Tension Headache | Self Help Tip | Trigger Point Release
A tension headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas Tension headaches are one of the most common...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Trapezius for Head, Neck and Shoulder Pain
Stuart Hinds: Treating trapezius trigger points with a Muscle Energy Technique (MET). Just about everyone has trapezius trigger points. In most cases they can be treated simply...
What Every Therapist Needs to Know About "Whiplash" (WAD)
Whiplash - An Overview "The sudden force will often stretch or tear the muscles and tendons of the neck" Whiplash, more correctly known as whiplash associated disorders (WAD) is...
Head and Neck Pain - Tension Type Headaches
Trigger Point Anatomy - Occipitalis Tension headaches are remarkably common - but do you really need to turn to drugs for pain relief? Tension headaches are the most common...
Posture Muscles - Awesome Stretches for Neck and Shoulders!
Neck Pain and Stiffness is often associated with active Trigger Points in the Scalenes Muscles and is relieved when these are released The more time spent with a...
Stretching for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation - Splenius Cervicis
Splenius Cervicis - Common Trigger Point Sites Trigger points in Splenius Cervicis commonly refer pain to the head, but may also be associated with neck pain/stiffness and referred...
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