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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

Stretching for Pain Relief - Shoulder & Neck Pain - Niel Asher Education
Stretching for Pain Relief - Shoulder & Neck Pain
  Shoulder Pain and Rhomboid Trigger Points    Trigger points are common in all the main shoulder and neck muscles In fact just about all of us have latent trigger... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Great Stretches for Latissimus Dorsi - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Great Stretches for Latissimus Dorsi
MET for Stretching Latissimus Dorsi Common daily activities such as gardening can lead to active trigger points in latissimus dorsi which in turn can lead to painful and debilitating symptoms... Read more...
Treating Shoulder Pain - Shoulder Arthritis - Niel Asher Education
Treating Shoulder Pain - Shoulder Arthritis
  Find a Therapist Near You       Shoulder arthritis - for most cases, there are treatments that may help reduce the pain and improve range of motion In 2011,... Read more...
Shoulder Impingement or a True Frozen Shoulder? - Niel Asher Education
Shoulder Impingement or a True Frozen Shoulder?
  Shoulder Impingement or a True Frozen Shoulder?     With a frozen shoulder it is very important to keep the shoulder moving as much as possible What you do with... 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
  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 Anatomy - Serratus Anterior - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Anatomy - Serratus Anterior
  Trigger Point Anatomy - Serratus Anterior Muscles   Serratus Anterior Trigger Points and Pain Referral Trigger points in the serratus anterior are commonly detected and treated for local pain.... Read more...
Stretching for Pain Relief - Pectoralis Major and Minor - Niel Asher Education
Stretching for Pain Relief - Pectoralis Major and Minor
  Two Great Exercises for Loosening the Pecs   Trigger points in the Pectoralis muscles are common and often develop as a result of poor posture or overload Along with... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae Taping Procedure - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae Taping Procedure
  Taping for Trigger Points - Levator Scapulae. Kinesio taping is commonly used by therapists following direct treatment to trigger points (massage, compression, dry needling).   Levator Scapulae The levator scapulae... Read more...
Rotator Cuff Injuries Explained - Niel Asher Education
Rotator Cuff Injuries Explained
  What Causes the Most Common Rotator Cuff Injuries? - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Left untreated, the symptoms of most rotator cuff injuries will become progressively worse With most rotator cuff injuries, the... Read more...
Treating Shoulder Pain - Heat and Ice Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Treating Shoulder Pain - Heat and Ice Therapy
Shoulder Pain - Using Heat To Treat Trigger Points  Shoulder Pain can often be effectively managed with a combination of heat and ice Shoulder injuries can be extremely painful, and... Read more...
Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major - Niel Asher Education
Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major
  Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major (Stuart Hinds)       Pectoralis Major - Common Trigger Point Sites   Useful Links Find a Trigger Point Professional in your area... Read more...
Stretching for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation - Biceps Brachii - Niel Asher Education
Stretching for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation - Biceps Brachii
   Treating Biceps Brachii - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Muscle strains are among the most common sports injuries and often result from the sudden extension of a joint beyond its... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae (Stretch) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae (Stretch)
Stretching the Levator Scapulae, and applying heat, following ICT treatment for trigger points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner  Choose Your FREE online CE Course   Ischemic Compression Technique for Levator Scapulae  ... Read more...
How to Treat a Trigger Point - Trapezius - Niel Asher Education
How to Treat a Trigger Point - Trapezius
  Dr. Jonathan Kuttner - Treating a Trapezius Trigger Point     Notes The trapezius is an important neck muscle and any spastic activity in the SCM, suboccipitals, scalenes, longus... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Frozen Shoulder Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
  Frozen Shoulder - Quick Facts   "Even simple tasks like putting on a coat became increasingly difficult" We often like to write about clients who have been successfully treated... Read more...
Shoulder Arthritis - Self Help Options - Niel Asher Education
Shoulder Arthritis - Self Help Options
There are many massage and manual therapy techniques that can be applied to help relieve the symptoms of shoulder arthritis   As with other arthritic conditions, initial treatment of arthritis... Read more...
Treating Biceps Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Unlock Pain-Free Movement with Effective Biceps Trigger Point Treatment
  Treating trigger points in Biceps Brachii   Learn More    Trigger Points in the biceps are often associated with shoulder, back, and elbow pain The biceps brachii decelerates extension... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Using a Foam Roller - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Using a Foam Roller
  Using a Foam Roller - Mike McGurn   More about Mike McGurn ...   A foam roller can be an effective way for you to help relieve your own trigger... Read more...