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Explore practical articles, clinical insights and educational resources for massage therapists, manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, athletic trainers and other healthcare practitioners.

ANATOMYMuscles, movement and functional relationships
CONDITIONSCommon pain patterns, injuries and presentations
TECHNIQUESMassage, manual therapy and rehabilitation approaches
PRACTICEEvidence, professional development and self-care

Blogs and Articles

Movement and Rehabilitation - 5 Great Shoulder Stretches - Niel Asher Education
Movement and Rehabilitation - 5 Great Shoulder Stretches
  Know your shoulder anatomy!      Simple Shoulder Stretches Here are 5 other shoulder stretches that we regularly recommend ... 1. Great for trigger points in the "Pecs"! Technique Kneel... Read more...
Trigger Point Release Subscapularus
Subscapularis Muscle and Trigger Points: A Deep Dive into Shoulder Pain and Relief
How Trigger Points in the Subscapularis Cause Pain and Restricted Movement If you’ve ever dealt with shoulder pain that just won’t quit, you might have been told about your rotator... Read more...
Teres Minor Trigger Points
Understanding the Teres Minor Muscle: Anatomy, Trigger Points, and Trigger Point Therapy
The human shoulder is a complex and highly mobile joint that relies on the coordinated function of various muscles. Among the key players in this system is the teres minor,... Read more...
Rotator Cuff Muscles and the Importance of Healthy Shoulders - Niel Asher Education
Rotator Cuff Muscles and the Importance of Healthy Shoulders
When we think of sports that require strong, healthy shoulders, activities like swimming, tennis, and baseball often come to mind. However, maintaining shoulder health is crucial for all athletes, regardless... Read more...
The Infraspinatus Muscle: Function, Injuries, and Treatment Modalities - Niel Asher Education
The Infraspinatus Muscle: Function, Injuries, and Treatment Modalities
The infraspinatus muscle is member of the rotator cuff group, which comprises the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis The infraspinatus muscle is one of the four muscles that comprise... Read more...
Sports Massage Therapy for Shoulder Muscles: A Vital Component of Rehabilitation and Recovery - Niel Asher Education
Sports Massage Therapy for Shoulder Muscles: A Vital Component of Rehabilitation and Recovery
Sports Massage Therapy for Shoulder Muscles: A Vital Component of Rehabilitation and Recovery The shoulder is a complex joint that allows for an incredible range of motion, making it essential... Read more...
Teres Minor - Muscle Overview - Niel Asher Education
Teres Minor - Muscle Overview
Teres Minor Muscle Overview Anatomy & Location: The teres minor is nestled within the shoulder's rotator cuff muscles. It spans from the lateral border of the scapula, running diagonally and... Read more...
Shoulder Pain and Stiffness - Treating Infraspinatus - Niel Asher Education
Shoulder Pain and Stiffness - Treating Infraspinatus
  The infraspinatus muscle is an important part of the rotator cuff. It helps stabilize the shoulder joint by acting against the deltoid muscle and the teres minor muscles. However,... Read more...
Rotator Cuff Injuries Explained - Niel Asher Education
Rotator Cuff Injuries Explained
Pelvic, Trunk, and Scapula stability need to be secure to prevent common rotator cuff injuries A survey of one year (2006) showed that over 7.5 million people visited their doctor for a shoulder... Read more...
Teres Minor - How and why to take care of this little muscle - Niel Asher Education
Teres Minor - How and why to take care of this little muscle
Teres Minor Muscle watch the video tutorial below:   About the Teres minor muscle Having a strong teres minor muscle is important for any athlete. Its benefits include better range of... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Supraspinatus - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Supraspinatus
      Supraspinatus Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner MD   Treating the Rotator Cuff    Trigger points in supraspinatus typically cause deep pain in the lateral shoulder, forearm,... Read more...
Trigger Point Release - Teres Minor - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Release - Teres Minor
  Teres Minor Trigger Points - often associated with Rotator Cuff Injuries   The teres minor decelerates internal rotation of the shoulder joint Inhibition in this muscle due to short/ spastic... Read more...
Treating Trigger Points - Infraspinatus - Niel Asher Education
Treating Trigger Points - Infraspinatus
    Infraspinatus - Trigger Point Anatomy     The infraspinatus is an important muscle in scapula positioning as it decelerates internal rotation and shoulder flexion As with each of the... Read more...
Rotator Cuff Injuries Explained - Niel Asher Education
Rotator Cuff Injuries Explained
  What Causes the Most Common Rotator Cuff Injuries? - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Left untreated, the symptoms of most rotator cuff injuries will become progressively worse With most rotator cuff injuries, the... Read more...
Treating Shoulder Pain - Heat and Ice Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Treating Shoulder Pain - Heat and Ice Therapy
Shoulder Pain - Using Heat To Treat Trigger Points  Shoulder Pain can often be effectively managed with a combination of heat and ice Shoulder injuries can be extremely painful, and... Read more...
TRigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff
Trigger Point Therapy - Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Vacuum Cupping - General Shoulder Sequence     Rotator cuff tendinitis results from the irritation and inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles in the area underlying the acromion... Read more...
Treating Rotator Cuff Injuries
Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries and Treatment
The rotator cuff—a group of four small but mighty muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis—acts as the shoulder’s dynamic stabilizer. These muscles keep the humeral head centred in the... Read more...
Treating the Rotator Cuff - Myofascial / Soft Tissue Release (STR) Techniques - Niel Asher Education
Treating the Rotator Cuff - Myofascial / Soft Tissue Release (STR) Techniques
  John Gibbons demonstrates treatment techniques for the rotator cuff muscles   John Gibbons (video above) is a qualified and registered osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council, specializing in the assessment, treatment,... Read more...