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Trigger Point Therapy - Shoulder Impingement
John Gibbons - Techniques for treating shoulder impingement Rotator cuff (or shoulder) impingement syndrome is a very common cause of shoulder pain and can be a precursor to tendonitis...
Self-Massage with Home Exercise as Treatment for Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome
Video: Using a Backnobber Massage tool to treat trigger points in the shoulder muscles With thanks to Jeffrey Lutz CMTPT and Erica Carole LMT of the Pain Treatment and...
Simple Self Help Tips for Common Shoulder Pain
Strengthening and Rehabilitation Exercises for the Supraspinatus - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner The rotator cuff is a frequent source of pain that is common in both young athletes and...
Trigger Point Therapy - Self Help for Common Shoulder Pain
With thanks to Jeffrey Lutz CMTPT and Erica Carole LMT of the Pain Treatment and Wellness Center, Greenburg, PA Buy a Backnobber Now See all Massage Tools Whilst it's...
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Pecs
Stretching Pectoralis Muscles - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner Neuromuscular Stretching Technique The pec major eccentrically decelerates extension, horizontal abduction, external rotation, and retraction of the shoulder joint. This muscle...
Trigger Point Therapy - Rotator Cuff Disorders
Rotator Cuff Injuries Explained - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner In 70% of all doctor and therapist visits for shoulder problems, the diagnosis is rotator cuff disorder The shoulder is involved...
Rotator Cuff Trigger Points - Supraspinatus
Treating Supraspinatus Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner Ischemic Compression Technique About Supraspinatus Latin supra, above; spina, spine A member of the rotator cuff, which comprises the...
Treating Trigger Points - Pectoralis Major
Treating Trigger Point in Pectoralis Major - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner More About Shoulder Pain Pectoralis Major - Common Trigger Point Sites Notes The pectoralis major can...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Kyphosis and Thoracic Spine Mobility
Studies have shown that it's the stiffness that most often causes injuries, rather than the Kyphosis itself. Maintaining and attaining mobility in your thoracic spine is a good...
Trigger Point Therapy - 5 Great Exercises for a Frozen Shoulder
The Freezing Stage (Phase 1) of a frozen shoulder is a crucial time for starting a gentle stretching regime. Gentle is the operative word. Your shoulder is likely to be very...
Trigger Point Therapy - Shoulder Arthritis
Arthritis is defined as an inflammation of one or more joints. In the case of shoulder arthritis, the symptoms are pain, and restricted range of motion, both of which may...
My Journey with NAT - Stuart Hinds
Stuart Hinds - Using NAT techniques since 2008 I have been using NAT techniques since 2008 and have had consistent highly effective results To begin I should explain that...
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