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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

Treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture - Niel Asher Education
Treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture
  Dupuytren's Contracture       Maureen Abson demonstrates palm massage for Dupuytren's Contracture   Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that can cause the fingers to contract, sometimes meaning that the... Read more...
Piriformis Syndrome | Sciatic Nerve | Self Help | Manual Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Piriformis Syndrome | Sciatic Nerve | Self Help | Manual Therapy
Piriformis syndrome is a result of impingement of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle Incorrect form or improper gait often leads to tightness and inflexibility in piriformis. The condition... Read more...
Trigger Point Release - Biceps/Pec Minor Muscle Strain - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Release - Biceps/Pec Minor Muscle Strain
  Biceps Muscle       Trigger Point Release - Biceps Muscle Strain / Tendinitis   Bicipital Tendinitis Bicipital tendinitis results from irritation and inflammation to the biceps brachii tendon,... Read more...
Treating Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Treating Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome   Treating Cubital Tunnel Syndrome     Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is sometimes known as “funny bone” syndrome, but there is nothing funny about a traumatized Ulnar... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Ankle Sprains, Weak Ankles, and Instability - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Ankle Sprains, Weak Ankles, and Instability
  The Ankle Joint            Foot pain, ankle pain, and ankle instability are almost always associated with trigger points Weak ankles, ankle pain, and ankle instability are... Read more...
External Oblique Muscles - Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
External Oblique Muscles - Trigger Point Therapy
  External Oblique Muscles       Abdominal Pain and Trigger Points       External Oblique Muscles Similarly to the other abdominal muscles, external oblique myofascial trigger points can refer... Read more...
Neck Arthritis (Cervical Spondylosis) - Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Neck Arthritis (Cervical Spondylosis) - Trigger Point Therapy
Cervical Spondylosis            Torsional Release for Trigger Points in the Neck    Most cases of neck arthritis respond well to conservative treatment Cervical spondylosis is extremely common.... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Pilates - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Pilates
  Pilates using a Reformer         A Strong Core May Help Prevent Active Trigger Points   Pilates emphasizes your body’s core and is great discipline for helping to avoid... Read more...
Palmaris Longus - Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Palmaris Longus - Trigger Point Therapy
  Palmaris Longus Muscle      Median Nerve Stretch   Pain from Palmaris Longus Trigger Points is typically experienced as a needle-like sensation The Palmaris Longus decelerates extension of the... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - What Can a Massage Therapist Do For You? - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - What Can a Massage Therapist Do For You?
Deep Tissue Massage   Massage therapists are better regulated, better educated, and better trained than ever before.    Massage therapy has gained tremendous recognition in recent years as an effective... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Lateral Pterygoid Muscle - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
  Lateral Pterygoid Trigger Points          Tips for Treating Trigger Points - Lateral Pterygoid   Trigger Points in the Lateral Pterygoid are a Common Cause of Cheek... Read more...
Treating the Quadratus Femoris - Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Treating the Quadratus Femoris - Trigger Point Therapy
  Quadratus Femoris Muscle         Treating Quadratus Femoris - Stuart Hinds     Trigger Points in the Quadratus Femoris typically appear together  with other Trigger Points in the immediate... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the Trapezius Muscle - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the Trapezius Muscle
The Trapezius Muscle       Treating Trigger Points in the Trapezius Muscle - Paul Townley    The left and right trapezius viewed as a whole create a trapezium in... Read more...
Treating Golfer's Elbow - Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Treating Golfer's Elbow - Trigger Point Therapy
Golfer's Elbow Inflammation           How to Apply Stretching, Ice, and Heat Following Treatment for Triceps Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Studies have shown that... Read more...
Treating the Soleus - Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Treating the Soleus - Trigger Point Therapy
Leg Muscle Anatomy (Front View) From a dynamic postural viewpoint, the soleus prevents the body falling forward at the ankle joint during standing In gait, the muscle eccentrically decelerates subtalar... Read more...
How to Differentiate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from Myofascial Pain? - Niel Asher Education
How to Differentiate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from Myofascial Pain?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome        Testing for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome     Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a progressive affliction which may be caused by direct trauma or repetitive... Read more...
Soft Tissue Therapy for Shin Splints (MTSS) - Niel Asher Education
Soft Tissue Therapy for Shin Splints (MTSS)
    Shin Splints can be a precursor for more serious tibial stress fractures if left untreated MTSS is an extremely common condition related to over exertion and is therefore often found in athletes... Read more...
Trigger Point Release and Massage for Dogs - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Release and Massage for Dogs
Superficial Muscles of a Dog        Andy Eckley - Assessing and Treating Dogs for Muscle Tension and Trigger Points     Andy Eckley is a senior NAT... Read more...