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Stretching for Pain Relief - Pectoralis Major and Minor
Two Great Exercises for Loosening the Pecs Trigger points in the Pectoralis muscles are common and often develop as a result of poor posture or overload Along with...
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae Taping Procedure
Taping for Trigger Points - Levator Scapulae. Kinesio taping is commonly used by therapists following direct treatment to trigger points (massage, compression, dry needling). Levator Scapulae The levator scapulae...
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...
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...
Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major
Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major (Stuart Hinds) Pectoralis Major - Common Trigger Point Sites Useful Links Find a Trigger Point Professional in your area...
Stretching for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation - Biceps Brachii
Treating Biceps Brachii - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner Muscle strains are among the most common sports injuries and often result from the sudden extension of a joint beyond its...
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae (Stretch)
Stretching the Levator Scapulae, and applying heat, following ICT treatment for trigger points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner Choose Your FREE online CE Course Ischemic Compression Technique for Levator Scapulae ...
How to Treat a Trigger Point - Trapezius
Dr. Jonathan Kuttner - Treating a Trapezius Trigger Point Notes The trapezius is an important neck muscle and any spastic activity in the SCM, suboccipitals, scalenes, longus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Frozen Shoulder - Quick Facts "Even simple tasks like putting on a coat became increasingly difficult" We often like to write about clients who have been successfully treated...
Shoulder Arthritis - Self Help Options
There are many massage and manual therapy techniques that can be applied to help relieve the symptoms of shoulder arthritis As with other arthritic conditions, initial treatment of arthritis...
Treating Biceps Trigger Points
Treating trigger points in Biceps Brachii Learn More Trigger Points in the biceps are often associated with shoulder, back, and elbow pain The biceps brachii decelerates extension...
Trigger Point Therapy - Using a Foam Roller
Using a Foam Roller - Mike McGurn More about Mike McGurn ... A foam roller can be an effective way for you to help relieve your own trigger...
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