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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...
The Psoas Muscle: What It Does, How It Gets Injured, and How to Treat It
Psoas - One of the Most Important Muscles in Your Body Ever heard of the psoas muscle? If not, you’re not alone—it’s one of the most important muscles in your...
Assessing Sacroiliac Joint Mobility
Understanding the Sacroiliac Joint and How Bowen Therapy Can Help Restore Mobility When we talk about low back pain, the sacroiliac joint (or SI joint) doesn’t usually get the attention...
Unlocking Relief: The Role of the Quadratus Lumborum in Back Pain and How to Treat Trigger Points
The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscle is a key player in maintaining the stability and movement of the lower back and pelvis Despite its relatively small size, the QL muscle can...
Understanding Bowen Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide
Bowen Therapy, also known as the Bowen Technique, is a form of gentle bodywork that originated in Australia in the 1950s, developed by Thomas Ambrose Bowen Bowen has since gained...
Why are we Taller in the Morning?
Understanding Herniated and Bulging Discs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Herniated discs and bulging discs are common spinal conditions that can cause significant pain and discomfort. These conditions affect the intervertebral...
Trigger Points and Lower Back Pain: Treatment Overview
Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain Lower Back Pain has reached epidemic proportions. Today we look at the part played by trigger points. It has been suggested that low...
The Psoas Muscle and Back Pain: Understanding the Connection
The Psoas Muscle and Back Pain: Understanding the Connection The human body is a marvel of interconnected systems, and sometimes, discomfort or pain in one area can be the result...
Neural Dynamic Testing for the Lumbar Spine
Lower Back Pain Neural Dynamic Testing The neural tissue must be capable of mobility and elongation, which is achieved through it gliding or sliding. Often when compromised for...
Sciatic Pain - Trigger Point Release
Sciatic Pain A number of studies have shown the benefits of manual therapy for treating sciatica Sciatica is a symptom of an underlying medical condition, such as a...
Standing Extension
Technique: Stand straight with your hand behind your hips with your fingers facing down Push your hands into your pelvis so that your lower back arches Don’t use your...
Lower Back Pain and Trigger Points
Lower Back Pain Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner Lower Back Pain has reached epidemic proportions. Here we look at the...
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