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Trigger Point Release for Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

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)...
Pectoralis Major Treatment with Muscle Energy Techniques

Pectoralis Major Treatment with Muscle Energy Techniques

Pectoralis Major Muscle The Pectoralis Major, commonly referred to as the Pecks, is the largest of the chest muscles. It purpose is to adduct and medially rotate the humerus and has two starting...
Treating Common Sports Injuries - Tendinitis of the Adductor Muscles

Treating Common Sports Injuries - Tendinitis of the Adductor Muscles

  Hip Adductor Muscles     Hip Adductors - Trigger Point Anatomy     Tendinitis of the Adductor Muscles - The pain is similar to a groin strain but onset...
Muscle Energy Technique - Gastrocnemius

Muscle Energy Technique - Gastrocnemius

  Scroll down for step-by-step instructions for treating this muscle using the Muscle Energy Technique protocol       Gastrocnemius - Common Trigger Point Sites   Gastrocnemius The gastrocnemius is...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Trapezius for Head, Neck and Shoulder Pain

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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Muscle Energy Techniques (MET's)

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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Latissimus Dorsi

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Latissimus Dorsi

      A muscle this size, covering so much of the ribcage, will also have an influence on diaphragmatic function     Treating Latissimus Dorsi Trigger Points - Dr....
Trigger Point Therapy - Postural and Phasic Muscles

Trigger Point Therapy - Postural and Phasic Muscles

  Postural Muscles and Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D.     When your muscles are placed under faulty or repetitive loading, the postural muscles will shorten and the...
Muscle Energy Technique - Levator Scapulae

Muscle Energy Technique - Levator Scapulae

Levator Scapulae - Trigger Point Anatomy     MET's are sometimes used by therapists in combination with trigger point therapy protocols Muscle Energy Techniques (MET's) emerged as a form of osteopathic...
Muscle Energy Techniques - Treating Subscapularis

Muscle Energy Techniques - Treating Subscapularis

Trigger Points in Subscapularis - it's important to include stretching as part of treatment. MET's may be effective (see below).   Studies have shown that a combination of compression, stretching and...
How to Stretch for the IT Band

How to Stretch for the IT Band

Stretching for the IT Band Post Play/Workout     The soft tissue structure of the ITB has been shown through research not to change in length by even 1% using...
Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major

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...