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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

Major Muscles in Yoga: How Your Body Moves in Every Pose
Yoga for Every Body: A Friendly Guide to Beginning, Returning, or Deepening Your Practice
This article is designed to be a welcoming, friendly, and down-to-earth introduction to yoga, paired with the excellent anatomical demonstration offered by Dr. Constance Bradley in her video on the... Read more...
Neck Extension Stretch
5 Best Shoulder and Neck Stretches to Do Every Morning
Wake Up, Stretch, and Feel Amazing: Why Morning Neck and Shoulder Stretches Matter Let’s be honest—most of us wake up feeling stiff. Whether you slept in an awkward position, spent... 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...
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice - Niel Asher Education
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice
Hands-On Healing: 10 Techniques That Make a Difference After decades of working as a manual therapists, we've seen firsthand the incredible power of hands-on healing. We have a vast array... Read more...
How to Self Treat Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
How to Self Treat Trigger Points
Trigger Points: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Treating, and Preventing Muscular Pain Trigger points are a common, yet often misunderstood source of muscular pain. These tight knots in muscle fibers... Read more...
Healthy "Hammies" - Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Healthy "Hammies" - Trigger Point Therapy
Hamstrings - Trigger Point Anatomy Because the hamstrings have their origin at the sitting bones - Long periods of sitting may affect their function  We rely on our hamstring muscles... 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...
Mastering the Kneeling Quad Stretch - Niel Asher Education
Mastering the Kneeling Quad Stretch
The Kneeling Quad Stretch: Unlocking Lower Body Flexibility and Mobility Introduction: In the pursuit of optimal mobility and flexibility, the kneeling quad stretch stands as a fundamental exercise to target... Read more...
Stretching Hip Flexor Muscles
The Hip Flexor Muscles: Anatomy, Function, and Importance of Stretching
The hip flexor muscles are a group of muscles located in the front of the hip that play a crucial role in movement and stability. These muscles are primarily responsible... Read more...
Piriformis Syndrome | Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Piriformis Syndrome | Trigger Point Therapy
  Piriformis syndrome is a result of impingement of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle Incorrect form or improper gait often leads to tightness and inflexibility in piriformis. The... Read more...
Quadratus Lumborum Stretching
Stretching for Pain Relief - Quadratus Lumborum
What is the Quadratus Lumborum? In this article we will take a look at the Quadratus Lumborum and the most common injuries associated with it. We'll also look at some... Read more...
Massage and Stretching for Quads - Niel Asher Education
Massage and Stretching for Quads
Trigger points in the quadricep muscles are commonly the cause of hip, thigh and knee pain The quadriceps is a large group of muscles, the most massive of the leg,... Read more...
How to Stretch Quadratus Lumborum (QL) - Niel Asher Education
How to Stretch Quadratus Lumborum (QL)
     Active Trigger Points in the QL are Often Associated with Back Pain The QL works together with the psoas for creating an anterior pelvic tilt. It also helps to stabilize... Read more...
Piriformis Syndrome | Finding Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Piriformis Syndrome | Finding Trigger Points
Piriformis Stretch - See Instructions Below       Piriformis Muscle Trigger Points       Your Sciatica-type Pain Could Be Caused by Piriformis Syndrome     So called "Piriformis Syndrome" is... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Pilates - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Pilates
  Pilates using a Reformer         A Strong Core May Help Prevent Active Trigger Points   Pilates emphasizes your body’s core and is great discipline for helping to avoid... Read more...
Stretching the Wrist Flexors - Niel Asher Education
Stretching the Wrist Flexors
Wrist Flexors         Wrist Flexor Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Nerve Entrapment Syndromes   The wrist flexors definitely tend to fall into that category of important... Read more...
Stretching for Piriformis Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Stretching for Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Muscle          Your Sciatica-Type Pain Could Be Caused by Piriformis Syndrome     So called "Piriformis Syndrome" is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located deep in the... Read more...
Stretching for Pain Relief - Anterior Deltoid - Niel Asher Education
Stretching for Pain Relief - Anterior Deltoid
  Deltoid Muscle   Anterior Deltoid - How to Find Trigger Points       The deltoid, along with supraspinatus and associated rotator cuff muscles, will regularly develop myofascial trigger points... Read more...