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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

Deep neck flexor muscles
The Unsung Heroes of Neck Stability: Deep Neck Flexors
  In the intricate web of muscles that support the neck and head, the deep neck flexors often remain hidden gems, yet their role in maintaining optimal posture and neck... Read more...
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... Read more...
Sternocleidomastoid muscle and trigger points
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Syndrome | Trigger Point Therapy
Stretching the SCM following trigger point treatment   SCM syndrome typically presents as neck stiffness with decreased rotation - sometimes along with nausea, tinnitus, vertigo, or spasms in the neck The syndrome... Read more...
Trigger Point Release for Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
Trigger Point Release for Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
    ActiveTrigger Points in the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Can Appear for a Host of Reasons - the Symptoms Can Often be Chronic Pain   Trigger Point Anatomy - Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)... Read more...
Treating the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle (SCM)
Treating the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle (SCM)
  The Sternocleidomastoid Muscle       Treating the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle - Dry Needling with Paul Townley     Active Trigger Points in the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Can Appear for a Host... Read more...
Treating Tension Type Headaches and Migraines
Treating Tension Type Headaches and Migraines
    Trigger Point Anatomy - Epicranius Muscles       So what is the relationship between trigger points and headaches? According to many neurologists, the most common form of headache... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - CRPS1
Trigger Point Therapy - CRPS1
Michael Coffee LMT presenting his techniques for the treatment of CRPS at the 33rd Annual NAMTPT Conference, Chicago, October 2017. Niel Asher Education received the award for "Excellence in Education"... Read more...