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Stretching for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation - Hip and Thigh

Stretching for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation - Hip and Thigh

   Trigger Points - Stretching for the Hip Flexors   Stretching for the Hip, Thigh and Buttocks The hips and buttocks are comprised of a number of both large muscles...
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Erector Spinae Muscles

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...
Understanding Muscle Energy Techniques (METs)

Understanding Muscle Energy Techniques (METs)

   Muscle Energy Techniques Explained   What are METs and how and when should they be used? The purpose of today's blog is to explain the role of muscle energy techniques...
Hip Mobility Exercises

Hip Mobility Exercises

  NAT Presenter Mike McGurn Demonstrates 4 Awesome Hip Mobility Exercises   More about Mike McGurn ...   The Dangers and Limitations of Poor Flexibility  Tight, stiff muscles limit our...
When Stretching Isn't Enough - Treating Hypertonic Muscles

When Stretching Isn't Enough - Treating Hypertonic Muscles

    Treating hypertonic muscles in athletes is a vital step in helping to avoid the development of trigger points  The demands that an athlete puts on his or her...
Trigger Point Therapy - Using a Foam Roller to Treat Trigger Points

Trigger Point Therapy - Using a Foam Roller to Treat Trigger Points

    When to use a foam roller - Stuart Hinds   Pro-Grade Foam Roller   Foam rollers can be effective for treating trigger points Foam rollers have been used...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Hip Adductors

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Hip Adductors

  Treating Trigger Points in the Hip Adductors - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D.    Latin: Adducere = to lead toward; Magnus = large; Brevis = short; Longus = long Adductor Magnus Trigger points in...
Trigger Point Therapy - So what are the Benefits of Stretching?

Trigger Point Therapy - So what are the Benefits of Stretching?

  Stretching and Breathing - How and Why?   Stretching is a simple and effective activity that helps to enhance athletic performance, decrease the likelihood of injury, and minimize muscle...
Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdominis Trigger Points

Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdominis Trigger Points

  Rectus Abdominis - Trigger Points   Active Trigger Points in the Rectus Abdominis muscles can refer pain to back and across the mid-line.  Whereas trigger points typically refer pain...
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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Shoulder Impingement

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...
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Pecs

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...