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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

Unraveling Joint Hypermobility: A Guide for Massage Therapists - Niel Asher Education
Unraveling Joint Hypermobility: A Guide for Massage Therapists
What is Joint Hypermobility? Joint hypermobility (JH) refers to the ability of certain joints to move beyond their normal range of motion. While some people experience this condition without any... Read more...
The Link Between Core Strength and Pelvic Floor Health: A Deep Dive for Women - Niel Asher Education
The Link Between Core Strength and Pelvic Floor Health: A Deep Dive for Women
  The importance of core strength in maintaining a healthy pelvic floor is often underestimated A healthy pelvic floor is vital for women of all ages, playing a crucial role... Read more...
Osteoporosis and Prevention: Understanding the Silent Disease and How to Protect Your Bones - Niel Asher Education
Osteoporosis and Prevention: Understanding the Silent Disease and How to Protect Your Bones
Bone-Weakening Disease  Osteoporosis is often referred to as the silent disease because it develops gradually and without noticeable symptoms until a bone fracture occurs. This bone-weakening disease affects millions of... Read more...
Empowering Women Through Pelvic Floor Health: A Comprehensive Guide - Niel Asher Education
Empowering Women Through Pelvic Floor Health: A Comprehensive Guide
    Pelvic floor health is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of women's overall well-being A strong and well-functioning pelvic floor is essential for various bodily functions, such as... Read more...
Unleash the Power of Massage and Trigger Point Therapy for Your Horse's Well-being - Niel Asher Education
Unleash the Power of Massage and Trigger Point Therapy for Your Horse's Well-being
Horses, like humans, can experience muscle pain and stiffness, which can lead to a variety of performance and health issues. Equine massage and trigger point therapy are increasingly popular methods... Read more...
Gua Sha: Unlocking the Ancient Healing Technique for Modern Wellness - Niel Asher Education
Gua Sha: Unlocking the Ancient Healing Technique for Modern Wellness
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique that has been practiced for thousands of years. With its roots deeply entrenched in ancient healing practices, Gua Sha has recently... Read more...
The Gall Bladder Meridian: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Importance and Role in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Niel Asher Education
The Gall Bladder Meridian: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Importance and Role in Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for thousands of years, offering a holistic approach to health and well-being. Central to TCM is the concept of meridians, which are... Read more...
Time Under Tension: A Key Ingredient for Effective Weight Training - Niel Asher Education
Time Under Tension: A Key Ingredient for Effective Weight Training
  Introduction Time under tension (TUT) is a crucial concept in weight training that can significantly impact your workout's effectiveness and the results you achieve. This powerful training technique focuses... Read more...
Unlock the Secrets of Your Pelvic Floor: The Foundation for Health and Vitality - Niel Asher Education
Unlock the Secrets of Your Pelvic Floor: The Foundation for Health and Vitality
    Introduction The pelvic floor muscles are an essential, yet often overlooked, component of our overall health and well-being. These muscles provide crucial support for our internal organs, maintain... Read more...
The Mighty Deltoid Muscle: Functions, Injuries, Trigger Points, and Stretching - Niel Asher Education
The Mighty Deltoid Muscle: Functions, Injuries, Trigger Points, and Stretching
  Deltoid Muscle - what you need to know! The deltoid muscle is an essential muscle group in the human body that is often overlooked in discussions about fitness and... Read more...
How to Locate, Test and Stretch the Psaos Muscle - Niel Asher Education
How to Locate, Test and Stretch the Psaos Muscle
About the Psoas Muscle The psoas muscle, also known as the iliopsoas muscle, is a deep-seated muscle located in the lower part of the torso, stretching from the lumbar spine... Read more...
Rehab and Injury Prevention for Wrist and Elbow Pain - Niel Asher Education
Rehab and Injury Prevention for Wrist and Elbow Pain
   Myofascial Trigger Points (MTPs) are ubiquitous, and myofascial pain affects as much as 85% of the population at some time in their life The impact of myofascial pain on... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Quadratus Lumborum - Niel Asher Education
Unlocking Relief: Understanding Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points to Alleviate Back Pain
Unlocking Relief: Understanding Quadratus Lumborum Trigger PointsAre you struggling with persistent lower back pain? Understanding quadratus lumborum trigger points can be the key to alleviating your discomfort. This blog dives... Read more...
How to safely Treat Neck Pain and Stiffness - Niel Asher Education
How to safely Treat Neck Pain and Stiffness
    About Static Cupping Static cupping, also known as fire cupping or vacuum cupping, is a traditional healing practice that involves placing glass, plastic, or bamboo cups on the... Read more...
Common Sports Injuries - Treating the Hamstrings - Niel Asher Education
Common Sports Injuries - Treating the Hamstrings
Most hamstring injuries will respond well to self help and conservative treatment  The hamstrings are a set of muscles that extend the hip and flex (bend) the knee. They start... Read more...
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJD) and Bruxism - Niel Asher Education
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJD) and Bruxism
It is estimated that 20–30% of the adult population will have TMJ problems at some point in their life TMJD disorder is sometimes called the ‘Great Impostor’ because of the... Read more...
Diaphragm and Breathing - Niel Asher Education
Unlocking the Power of Diaphragm Breathing Mechanics for Healthier Living
Which muscles are used for breathing? Breathing is a complex process that involves the coordinated activity of two or three muscle groups. The muscles that play a role in breathing... Read more...
Quadratus Lumborum Stretching
Stretching for Pain Relief - Quadratus Lumborum
What is the Quadratus Lumborum? In this article we will take a look at the Quadratus Lumborum and the most common injuries associated with it. We'll also look at some... Read more...