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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

Trigger Points - Digastric Muscle, TMD and Jaw Pain - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Points - Digastric Muscle, TMD and Jaw Pain
Tempromandibular Joint Dysfunction Tempromandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), a disorder of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is a common condition affecting a large percentage of adults. The condition affects the muscles and... Read more...
Gluteus Muscle Strains - Niel Asher Education
Gluteus Muscle Strains
  Probably the most neglected muscle group, the gluteus muscles are a major contributor to athletic performance The glutes play a major role in maintaining pelvic alignment and keeping the... Read more...
Trigger Point Release for Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Release for Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
    ActiveTrigger Points in the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Can Appear for a Host of Reasons - the Symptoms Can Often be Chronic Pain   Trigger Point Anatomy - Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)... Read more...
Teres Minor - How and why to take care of this little muscle - Niel Asher Education
Teres Minor - How and why to take care of this little muscle
Teres Minor Muscle watch the video tutorial below:   About the Teres minor muscle Having a strong teres minor muscle is important for any athlete. Its benefits include better range of... Read more...
Iliopsoas - how and why to take care of psoas! - Niel Asher Education
Iliopsoas - how and why to take care of psoas!
How to Stretch the Psoas Muscle Whether you are a beginner or an advanced exerciser, knowing how to stretch the psoas muscle is crucial. This will help you get the... Read more...
Piriformis Syndrome | Finding Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Piriformis Syndrome | Finding Trigger Points
Piriformis Stretch - See Instructions Below       Piriformis Muscle Trigger Points       Your Sciatica-type Pain Could Be Caused by Piriformis Syndrome     So called "Piriformis Syndrome" is... Read more...
Supraspinatus | Anatomy | Trigger Point Release - Niel Asher Education
Supraspinatus | Anatomy | Trigger Point Release
  Supraspinatus - much too important to be taken for granted! The Supraspinatus is a small but extremely important shoulder muscle. Together with the Subscapularis, Infraspinatus and Teres Minor muscles,... Read more...
Winged Scapula | Serratus Anterior | Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Winged Scapula | Serratus Anterior | Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points in the Serratus anterior muscle can cause a variety of symptoms including pain referred across the chest and down the arm. They may also be the cause of... Read more...
The Talocrural joint or ankle joint, body weight and Gastrocnemius and soleus muscles form a second class lever
Orthopedic Cupping - Ankle Strain
      Dr Joi Edwards Presents Massage Cupping for Ankle Strain The ankle has three major ligaments on its lateral side. The anterior talofibular ligament, the posterior talofibular ligament... Read more...
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Treating the Hamstrings - A Common Sports Injury
Hamstring Injury   Ultimately, the hamstrings are trying to be gluteal muscles, while the lumbar muscles are trying to be hamstrings The hamstrings eccentrically contract during gait in order to... Read more...
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Treating Sinus Pressure and Blockage
Paranasal Sinuses   Around 30 million Americans suffer from sinusitis once a year! What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis occurs when the lining of the sinuses becomes inflamed as a result of... Read more...
Plantar Fasciitis
Treating Plantar Fasciitis with Cupping
Plantar Fasciitis   What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is a condition which used to be called "Policeman's Heel" due to the high prevalence in police officers that used to... Read more...
Piriformis syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome - Trigger Point Release of the Piriformis
Piriformis Syndrome     Piriformis Syndrome Piriformis syndrome occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed by the piriformis muscle.  It is a neuromuscular disorder which is relatively uncommon. It is... Read more...
Head Massage
Pregnancy Head Massage
Head Massage   Pregnancy and Massage Massage and touch have been an important part of both pregnancy and labour for women the world overthroughout the ages but more recently there... Read more...
Correct vs Incorrect Human Posture
Challenges to Optimal Core Function - Habituation
  Correct vs Incorrect Human Posture   What is Habituation? One of the biggest challenges to maintaining optimal core function is that of "habituation".  Habituation occurs as a result of... Read more...
Muscles and Tendons in the hand
Finger Massage to Unlock Tension
Muscles and Tendons of the Hand     Massaging the hand can often release tension held in the neck, upper-back, shoulder and arm.  Without the need for a treatment room... Read more...
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Treating Sinusitis with Massage
What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is caused when the lining of the sinuses become inflamed - the infection can be viral or bacterial.  The sinuses are tiny air-filled cavities within the... Read more...
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Frozen Shoulder - What is Happening to the Shoulder?
  Frozen Shoulder       Frozen Shoulder or Impingement?   Frozen Shoulder Syndrome - What's Going On Inside the Shoulder? The causes of frozen shoulder syndrome are still poorly... Read more...