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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

Trapezius Trigger Point Release
Trigger Points in Trapezius: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Trigger Points in the Trapezius Muscle and How to Treat Them If you’ve ever felt that stubborn knot in your shoulder that just won’t quit, chances are you’ve encountered... Read more...
Trigger Point Needling | Treating the Trapezius
Trigger Point Needling | Treating the Trapezius
  Treating Trigger Points in the Trapezius Muscle - Paul Townley    The left and right trapezius viewed as a whole create a trapezium in shape, thus giving this muscle... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the Trapezius Muscle
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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Trapezius for Head, Neck and Shoulder Pain
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Trapezius for Head, Neck and Shoulder Pain
  Stuart Hinds: Treating trapezius trigger points with a Muscle Energy Technique (MET).        Just about everyone has trapezius trigger points. In most cases they can be treated simply... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - 5 Step Neck Technique
Trigger Point Therapy - 5 Step Neck Technique
Treating Occipitalis Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Ischemic Compression Technique    Trigger Points and Common Neck Pain Trigger point therapy is not a miracle cure but it can... Read more...
How to Treat a Trigger Point - Trapezius
How to Treat a Trigger Point - Trapezius
  Dr. Jonathan Kuttner - Treating a Trapezius Trigger Point     Notes The trapezius is an important neck muscle and any spastic activity in the SCM, suboccipitals, scalenes, longus... Read more...
Self Help Techniques for Common Shoulder Trigger Points - Upper Trapezius
Self Help Techniques for Common Shoulder Trigger Points - Upper Trapezius
Trapezius Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner    Trigger Point Therapy - Where to Start? Ischemic Compression Technique   Trapezius trigger points are incredibly common and related to a number... Read more...
Taping for Trigger Points - The Trapezius
Taping for Trigger Points - The Trapezius
   Treating Trigger Points in the Trapezius   Trigger Point Therapy - Where to Start?   Research supports the use of taping as a treatment aid in managing shoulder impingement problems Subacromial impingement... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Neuromuscular Stretching Technique
Trigger Point Therapy - Neuromuscular Stretching Technique
  Neuromuscular Technique for Trapezius - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   One research study from the University of Queensland, proposed that PNF stretching may be the most effective stretching technique for increasing... Read more...