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The Hamstrings: Common Injuries, Assessment, and Treatment

The Hamstrings: Common Injuries, Assessment, and Treatment

Treating Hamstring Injuries Ah, the hamstrings. If you’ve ever dealt with a hamstring injury, you know just how frustrating they can be. As an athletic trainer who’s been working with athletes...
The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis

The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis

The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis: What You Need to Know Let’s talk about the peroneal muscles—those important but often overlooked muscles running along the outer part of your lower...
Psoas Release Technique

The Psoas Muscle: What It Does, How It Gets Injured, and How to Treat It

Psoas - One of the Most Important Muscles in Your Body Ever heard of the psoas muscle? If not, you’re not alone—it’s one of the most important muscles in your...
Treating the Sacroiliac Joint for Back Pain

Assessing Sacroiliac Joint Mobility

Understanding the Sacroiliac Joint and How Bowen Therapy Can Help Restore Mobility When we talk about low back pain, the sacroiliac joint (or SI joint) doesn’t usually get the attention...
Brachialis Muscle Trigger Point Release

Common Causes and Symptoms of Brachialis Trigger Points

The Brachialis Muscle: Understanding Its Role and Relieving Pain Through Trigger Point Therapy When we talk about arm muscles, the biceps usually get all the attention. After all, they're the...
Trigger Point Release Subscapularus

Subscapularis Muscle and Trigger Points: A Deep Dive into Shoulder Pain and Relief

How Trigger Points in the Subscapularis Cause Pain and Restricted Movement If you’ve ever dealt with shoulder pain that just won’t quit, you might have been told about your rotator...
Bowen Therapy Technique for Treating Shoulders

Bowen Therapy for Common Shoulder Conditions: An Informal Guide for Massage and Rehab Therapists

Hello, everyone! Let’s talk about something a bit different today—Bowen Therapy—and how it can be used to address common shoulder conditions. Now, I know Bowen Therapy isn’t as widely known...
Pregnancy Massage Tutorial

Is Pregnancy Massage Safe?

A Comprehensive Guide for Therapists and Expecting Mothers If you’re expecting a baby, you’ve probably heard all kinds of advice about what you should or shouldn’t do. One question that...
Shoulder Function and Anatomy: Understanding the Complex Dynamics of the Shoulder Joint

Shoulder Function and Anatomy: Understanding the Complex Dynamics of the Shoulder Joint

  When you think about how much your shoulders do, it's pretty amazing. Whether you're reaching for a cup of coffee, lifting weights at the gym, or simply scratching your...
Golfer’s Elbow: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It

Golfer’s Elbow: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It

   Ever find yourself with a nagging pain on the inside of your elbow after playing a round of golf or working at your computer for hours? You might be...
Massage Therapy for Frozen Shoulder

Massage Therapy for Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. It can significantly impact daily activities, making...
Trigger Points in the Piriformis Muscle: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Trigger Points in the Piriformis Muscle: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Trigger points in the piriformis muscle are often an overlooked but significant cause of pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. These hyperirritable spots can create a host of...