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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

Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points
10 Trigger Points Associated with Lower Back Pain
10 Trigger Points Associated with Lower Back Pain – What Every Therapist (and Sufferer) Should Know Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, affecting people... 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...
Lower Back Pain - An Overview of the Key Muscles Involved - Niel Asher Education
Lower Back Pain - An Overview of the Key Muscles Involved
    Lower back pain is often associated with myofascial trigger points Lower Back Pain is often attributed to “structural” factors such as pinched nerves, herniated disks, and arthritic degeneration.  In reality, these kinds... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Erector Spinae Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Erector Spinae Muscles
  Stretching the Erector Spinae - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner     Trigger Point Therapy Course - Treating Back Pain - Click Image Above for Details     Interestingly and contrary... Read more...
Low Back Pain - Erector Spinae Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Low Back Pain - Erector Spinae Muscles
   Taping for Low Back Pain - Erector Spinae Trigger Points   Online Course - See Details   Erector Spinae Muscles Iliocostalis. Iliocostalis cervicis. Iliocostalis thoracis. Iliocostalis lumborum. Longissimus. Longissimus... Read more...
Treating Common Back Pain - Niel Asher Education
Treating Common Back Pain
  Trigger Point Treatment - Erector Spinae   The erector spinae muscles are constantly working - most people will develop trigger points here - a common and easily treated cause... Read more...
Dry Needling - Iliocostalis and Longissimus - Niel Asher Education
Dry Needling - Iliocostalis and Longissimus
   Medical Acupuncture/Dry Needling for Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   NAT Dry Needling - Online Course   These muscles are constantly working - and vulnerable to active trigger... Read more...