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Understanding Herniated Discs: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’ve ever felt a sharp, shooting pain in your back or down your leg, chances are someone has mentioned the term “herniated disc.” As an athletic trainer, I’ve encountered...
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 Trigger Points in the Thoracolumbar Region
The thoracolumbar region is a critical area of the body that plays a significant role in our overall posture and movement. This region encompasses the lower thoracic spine and the...
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...
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...
Intercostal Muscles | Rib Pain | Back Pain | Chest Pain
Intercostal Muscles Massage for the Intercostal Muscles - Maureen Abson The intercostal muscles provide about 25% of the total force of breathing, and may help stabilize...
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...
How to Treat Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain Paul Townley, Physiotherapist, Shows Some Techniques for Treating Back Pain There are a number of muscles that may be implicated in low...
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