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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...
Supraspinatus | Anatomy | Trigger Point Release
Supraspinatus - much too important to be taken for granted! The Supraspinatus is a small but extremely important shoulder muscle. Together with the Subscapularis, Infraspinatus and Teres Minor muscles,...
Winged Scapula | Serratus Anterior | Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points in the Serratus anterior muscle can cause a variety of symptoms including pain referred across the chest and down the arm. They may also be the cause of...
Orthopedic Cupping - Ankle Strain
Dr Joi Edwards Presents Massage Cupping for Ankle Strain The ankle has three major ligaments on its lateral side. The anterior talofibular ligament, the posterior talofibular ligament...
Treating the Hamstrings - A Common Sports Injury
Hamstring Injury Ultimately, the hamstrings are trying to be gluteal muscles, while the lumbar muscles are trying to be hamstrings The hamstrings eccentrically contract during gait in order to...
Treating Sinus Pressure and Blockage
Paranasal Sinuses Around 30 million Americans suffer from sinusitis once a year! What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis occurs when the lining of the sinuses becomes inflamed as a result of...
Treating Plantar Fasciitis with Cupping
Plantar Fasciitis What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is a condition which used to be called "Policeman's Heel" due to the high prevalence in police officers that used to...
Piriformis Syndrome - Trigger Point Release of the Piriformis
Piriformis Syndrome Piriformis Syndrome Piriformis syndrome occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed by the piriformis muscle. It is a neuromuscular disorder which is relatively uncommon. It is...
Pregnancy Head Massage
Head Massage Pregnancy and Massage Massage and touch have been an important part of both pregnancy and labour for women the world overthroughout the ages but more recently there...
Challenges to Optimal Core Function - Habituation
Correct vs Incorrect Human Posture What is Habituation? One of the biggest challenges to maintaining optimal core function is that of "habituation". Habituation occurs as a result of...
Finger Massage to Unlock Tension
Muscles and Tendons of the Hand Massaging the hand can often release tension held in the neck, upper-back, shoulder and arm. Without the need for a treatment room...
Treating Sinusitis with Massage
What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is caused when the lining of the sinuses become inflamed - the infection can be viral or bacterial. The sinuses are tiny air-filled cavities within the...
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