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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

Trigger Point Therapy | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Treating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome   Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a frequently overlooked peripheral nerve compression or tension event that is often difficult to diagnose - but can often respond surprisingly fast... Read more...
Trigger Point Release for Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Release for Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
    ActiveTrigger Points in the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Can Appear for a Host of Reasons - the Symptoms Can Often be Chronic Pain   Trigger Point Anatomy - Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy | Treating the Scalenes | Release Techniques - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy | Treating the Scalenes | Release Techniques
Scalenes - Common Trigger Point Sites       Treating Scalenes trigger points can bring fast relief for some common painful disorders  Treating Scalenes Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   ... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Muscle Energy Techniques (MET's) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Muscle Energy Techniques (MET's)
Stuart Hinds - MET for Scalenes/SCM   Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) are increasingly being used to help dissipate trigger points - especially in cases of chronic shortening of the muscles... Read more...
Posture Muscles - Awesome Stretches for Neck and Shoulders! - Niel Asher Education
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... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - 5 Step Neck Technique - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - 5 Step Neck Technique
Treating Occipitalis Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Ischemic Compression Technique    Trigger Points and Common Neck Pain Trigger point therapy is not a miracle cure but it can... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Scalenes Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Scalenes Trigger Points
  Scalenes Trigger Point Release     Notes It's worth remembering that trigger points in the psoas muscle (causing shortening of the psoas) can lead to adaptations in the scalenes,... Read more...