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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

Trigger Points and Posture
Trigger Point Formation and Posture
Alexander Technique and Trigger Points Introduction We all know that posture is important. Whether we're sitting at a desk, standing in line, or working out at the gym, the way... Read more...
McKenzie Extensions: The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Relief and Recovery - Niel Asher Education
McKenzie Extensions: The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Relief and Recovery
As an experienced athletic trainer, I’ve seen firsthand how McKenzie extensions can change the game for athletes and clients alike. These seemingly simple exercises often pack a punch when it... Read more...
Pelvic Pain and Levator Ani syndrome explained
Understanding Levator Ani Syndrome: Relief and Insights for Chronic Pelvic Pain
  Chronic Pelvic Pain and Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner     If you have pelvic pain, chances are you have trigger points somewhere within or adjacent to your pelvic... Read more...
Trigger Point Release for QL Quadratus Lumborum
Unlocking Relief: The Role of the Quadratus Lumborum in Back Pain and How to Treat Trigger Points
The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscle is a key player in maintaining the stability and movement of the lower back and pelvis Despite its relatively small size, the QL muscle can... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Erector Spinae - Niel Asher Education
Unlocking Relief: How Erector Spinae Trigger Point Therapy Can Transform Your Back Pain
    Treating Erector Spinae Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D.   Erector Spinae Muscle   Over 30 million Americans experience lower back pain, and it is one of... Read more...
Understanding Trigger Points in the Thoracolumbar Region - Niel Asher Education
Understanding Trigger Points in the Thoracolumbar Region
The thoracolumbar region is a critical area of the body that plays a significant role in our overall posture and movement. This region encompasses the lower thoracic spine and the... Read more...
Common Back Pain - Disc Prolapse (Slipped/Ruptured/Herniated Disc) - Niel Asher Education
Common Back Pain - Disc Prolapse (Slipped/Ruptured/Herniated Disc)
A slipped disc (also known as a herniated, ruptured or prolapsed disc) results when the shock-absorbing pads or intervertebral discs split or rupture Discs are segments of connective tissue that... Read more...
Trigger Points and Lower Back Pain: Treatment Overview - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Points and Lower Back Pain: Treatment Overview
Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain   Lower Back Pain has reached epidemic proportions. Today we look at the part played by trigger points. It has been suggested that low... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Quadratus Lumborum - Niel Asher Education
Unlocking Relief: Understanding Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points to Alleviate Back Pain
Unlocking Relief: Understanding Quadratus Lumborum Trigger PointsAre you struggling with persistent lower back pain? Understanding quadratus lumborum trigger points can be the key to alleviating your discomfort. This blog dives... Read more...
Quadratus Lumborum Stretching
Stretching for Pain Relief - Quadratus Lumborum
What is the Quadratus Lumborum? In this article we will take a look at the Quadratus Lumborum and the most common injuries associated with it. We'll also look at some... Read more...
How to Stretch Quadratus Lumborum (QL) - Niel Asher Education
How to Stretch Quadratus Lumborum (QL)
     Active Trigger Points in the QL are Often Associated with Back Pain The QL works together with the psoas for creating an anterior pelvic tilt. It also helps to stabilize... Read more...
Intercostal Muscles | Rib Pain | Back Pain | Chest Pain - Niel Asher Education
Intercostal Muscles | Rib Pain | Back Pain | Chest Pain
Intercostal Muscles       Massage for the Intercostal Muscles - Maureen Abson     The intercostal muscles provide about 25% of the total force of breathing, and may help stabilize... Read more...
Standing Extension - Niel Asher Education
Standing Extension
  Technique: Stand straight with your hand behind your hips with your fingers facing down Push your hands into your pelvis so that your lower back arches Don’t use your... Read more...
Lower Back Pain and Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Lower Back Pain and Trigger Points
Lower Back Pain         Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Lower Back Pain has reached epidemic proportions. Here we look at the... Read more...
How to Treat Low Back Pain - Niel Asher Education
How to Treat Low Back Pain
  Low Back Pain     Paul Townley, Physiotherapist, Shows Some Techniques for Treating Back Pain     There are a number of muscles that may be implicated in low... Read more...
Trigger Points in the Iliopsoas Muscles (Groin Pain) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Points in the Iliopsoas Muscles (Groin Pain)
      The Iliopsoas Muscles Explained - Dr Jonathan Kuttner        The Iliopsoas Muscles      Iliopsoas Trigger Points Illustrated   The “Give the Psoas a Break” Exercise.... Read more...
Trigger Points in the Psoas Muscles (Groin Pain) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Points in the Psoas Muscles (Groin Pain)
      The Iliopsoas Muscles Explained - Dr Jonathan Kuttner      The Iliopsoas Muscles     Iliopsoas Trigger Points Illustrated   The “Give the Psoas a Break” Exercise. A... Read more...
Sacrum | SI Joint Massage Treatment for Sciatica and Hip Pain - Niel Asher Education
Sacrum | SI Joint Massage Treatment for Sciatica and Hip Pain
    Treating Tight Calf Muscles Sciatica typically occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed by a herniated disk or bone spur, but releasing muscle tension can often bring relief ... Read more...