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Serratus Posterior Trigger Point Release for Shoulder Pain

Trigger Point Therapy - Serratus Posterior Inferior

Serratus Posterior Inferior is an often overlooked cause of lower back pain This muscle may be primarily a muscle of proprioception but it's important to remember that it also acts...
Shin Splints Tibialis Anterior

Sports Massage - How to treat Shin Splints?

Shin splints are especially common amongst runners and other athletes who have just returned after a break, or who are stepping up the intensity and duration of their training  Shin...
Pelvic Pain and Levator Ani syndrome explained

Pelvic Pain and Levator Ani Syndrome Explained

  Chronic Pelvic Pain and Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner     If you have pelvic pain, chances are you have trigger points somewhere within or adjacent to your pelvic...
Learn Somatic Therapy

What is Somatic Therapy?

So What is Somatic Therapy? Have you ever noticed how stress or emotional pain seems to settle in your body? Maybe your shoulders tense up when you're anxious, or you...
Medical Massage

What is Medical Massage?

Medical Massage for Plantar Fasciitis   If you’ve ever heard the term "medical massage" and wondered how it differs from other forms of massage therapy, you’re not alone. As an...
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...
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....