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Heat and Ice Therapy for Trigger Points

Ice and Heat Therapy for Trigger Points

If you’ve ever wondered why applying ice at the end of a trigger point session works so profoundly, or why some clients feel “worse before better” without heat, this blog will give you a clear and useful roadmap.

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Points Explained: A Deep Dive for the Thinking Therapist

Are Trigger Points Real? — A Massage Therapist’s Deep Dive Into Trigger Point Therapy Hey there — I’m glad you're here. I’ve been a massage therapist for over two decades,...
How to Apply Trigger Point Therapy Release

Top 10 Misconceptions About Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain

Top 10 Misconceptions About Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain Trigger points and myofascial pain are topics that generate a lot of discussion—and just as much confusion. Whether you’re a massage...
Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points

10 Trigger Points Associated with Lower Back Pain

10 Trigger Points Associated with Lower Back Pain – What Every Therapist (and Sufferer) Should Know Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, affecting people...
Myofascial Release Hip and Pelvis

Hip and Pelvic Release: The Power of Myofascial Therapy

Find Freedom in Your Hips: Myofascial Release for Pain Relief As a massage therapist, I've seen firsthand how tension and restrictions in the hip and pelvic region can create a...
Trigger Points and Posture

Trigger Point Formation and Posture

Alexander Technique and Trigger Points Introduction We all know that posture is important. Whether we're sitting at a desk, standing in line, or working out at the gym, the way...
Treating Latent Trigger Points

How to Treat Latent Trigger Points?

Active and Latent Trigger Points: Understanding and Managing Muscle Pain Trigger points are a common but often misunderstood source of muscle pain and dysfunction. Whether you're an athlete, a desk...
Piriformis Stretch for Trigger Point Release

Are You Suffering from Piriformis Trigger Points?

If you’ve ever felt an unexplained pain deep in your buttocks or a sharp, radiating ache down your leg, the culprit might be your piriformis muscle. Though small, this muscle...
Tennis Elbow Trigger Point Therapy Massage

Tennis Elbow: Treating, and Preventing Lateral Epicondylitis

Tennis elbow might sound like something only tennis players deal with, but the truth is, this common condition affects people from all walks of life. Officially known as lateral epicondylitis,...
TMJ Treatment

Trigger Point therapy - Typical Treatment Sequence for TMJD

   Trigger Points in the Upper Trapezius are often Associated with TMJD   Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, often abbreviated as TMJD or simply TMJ, can be an incredibly frustrating and painful...
It Band Syndrome and Trigger Points

IT Band Syndrome: Top 5 Causes and Solutions

If you’ve ever felt that sharp, nagging pain on the outside of your knee that just won’t quit, chances are you’ve encountered Iliotibial Band Syndrome, or ITBS for short. It’s...
Hip Extensors: Spotlight on Quadratus Femoris and Trigger Points

Hip Extensors: Spotlight on Quadratus Femoris and Trigger Points

Understanding the Hip Extensors and Their Importance As a manual therapist and athletic trainer, I’ve worked with countless clients dealing with hip pain, restricted mobility, or unexplained aches. Often, these...
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