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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

Rectus Abdominis Trigger Points
The Rectus Abdominis: Anatomy, Dysfunction, Injuries, and Trigger Point Therapy
For therapists, treating the rectus requires sensitivity, clear communication, and a willingness to explore abdominal work with skill and confidence.  Read more...
Trunk Core Training
The Truth About Core Training: Building Real Trunk Strength and Stability
The Truth About Core Training: Building Real Trunk Strength and Stability By Dr. Jason Miller, PhD — Strength & Conditioning Specialist(Excerpted from the NAT Global Campus course: “Resistance Training”) If... Read more...
Myofascial Trigger Points: External Oblique Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Myofascial Trigger Points: External Oblique Muscles
   Abdominal Pain and Trigger Points    External Oblique Muscles Similarly to the other abdominal muscles, external oblique myofascial trigger points can refer pain anywhere locally throughout the abdominal region.... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Transversus Abdominis - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Transversus Abdominis
  Abdominal Pain and Trigger Points - Overview     All abdominal muscles work on a moment-to-moment basis as we move, providing the tension required to translate forces from the... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdomini - Niel Asher Education
Unlock Lasting Relief: How Trigger Point Therapy for Rectus Abdomini Can Alleviate Lower Back Pain
Trigger Point Anatomy - Rectus Abdomini     Trigger points in the rectus abdomini are often associated with lower back pain The rectus abdominis flexes the lumbar spine, depresses the... Read more...
Treating Trigger Points - The Obliques - Niel Asher Education
Treating Trigger Points - The Obliques
  The Obliques - Trigger Point Anatomy      Trigger Points in the Obliques can be the Cause of Stomach, Chest, or Groin Pain The posterior fibers of the external oblique... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Stomach Stretches - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Stomach Stretches
Lumbar Extension, Abdominal Stretch     100% ONLINE SEE COURSE DETAILS   Stomach Muscle Stretching - Anatomy  The anterior abdominal wall muscles occur between the ribs and the pelvis, encircling... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdominis Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdominis Trigger Points
  Rectus Abdominis - Trigger Points   Active Trigger Points in the Rectus Abdominis muscles can refer pain to back and across the mid-line.  Whereas trigger points typically refer pain... Read more...
Lower Back Pain - Strengthening the Abdominals - Niel Asher Education
Lower Back Pain - Strengthening the Abdominals
  Rectus Abdominis Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner    Treating Low Back Pain Trigger Points - Where to Start?    The abdominals are mostly responsible for the health of... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating The Abdominals - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating The Abdominals
   Treating the Abdominals - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner     Trigger points in the abdominals are common. These are "vanity" muscles, and are often enthusiastically overworked. In these cases especially,... Read more...