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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...
Quadriceps Trigger Point Release

Quadriceps and Trigger Points

Because of their demanding role, the quads are susceptible to muscle fatigue, strain, and the formation of trigger points, which can lead to pain and dysfunction. The quadriceps muscles—often simply...
Pregnancy and Trigger Point Therapy

Massage and Manual Therapy During Pregnancy

Providing massage, bodywork, and trigger point therapy during pregnancy is a valuable practice that supports the unique needs of pregnant women, offering relief from common discomforts and enhancing overall well-being....
Deep neck flexor muscles of the neck causing pain and stiffness

The Deep Neck Flexors

The deep neck flexors are a critical yet often overlooked group of muscles that play a significant role in neck stability, posture, and overall head and neck function. As a...
Plantar Fasciitis: Treating, and Managing a Common Foot Condition

Plantar Fasciitis: Treating, and Managing a Common Foot Condition

Plantar fasciitis is one of those conditions that may seem minor, but it can have a significant impact on a person’s life. Anyone who’s experienced it can attest that foot...
Massage Cupping

Massage Cupping in Athletic Training Rooms

Cupping therapy has become something of a mainstay in D1 training rooms and elite sports facilities worldwide, making it a staple treatment for athletes across nearly every discipline. What used...
Trigger Point Release for Triceps

Trigger Points and the Triceps Muscles

As a manual therapist and athletic trainer, I've spent countless hours treating clients with muscle pain and tightness, and I can say the triceps muscle is often an overlooked culprit...
Winged Scapular Treatment Serratus Anterior Trigger Point

Winged Scapula: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Address It

Have you ever worked with a client or seen someone whose shoulder blades seem to stick out a little too much, almost like wings on their back? If so, you...
The Triceps Muscle: Function, Anatomy, and Trigger Points

The Triceps Muscle: Function, Anatomy, and Trigger Points

The triceps brachii, or simply the triceps, is a major muscle of the upper arm that plays a critical role in extending the elbow and stabilizing shoulder movement. As a...
Cranio Sacral Therapy Online Course

Exploring Cranio-Sacral Therapy: A Gentle Approach to Wellness

Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that has been gaining attention among therapists, athletes, and wellness practitioners for its potential benefits in treating a wide range of conditions,...
Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Patella

Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Patella

Knee pain and dysfunction are incredibly common, especially in active individuals, athletes, and even those of us who simply spend long hours standing, walking, or moving throughout the day. Often,...