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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...
Dry Needling the Triceps Brachii
Triceps Brachii Muscle The Triceps Brachii Muscle The only muscle to be found in the back of the arm, the triceps brachii, a large and thick muscle in...
Cupping for Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Syndrome What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome? Friction or excessive pulling of the iliotibial band over the greater trochanter of the femur close to the...
Neural Dynamic Testing for the Lumbar Spine
Lower Back Pain Neural Dynamic Testing The neural tissue must be capable of mobility and elongation, which is achieved through it gliding or sliding. Often when compromised for...
What is the Deep Front Line?
Anatomy of the Human Body The Deep Front Line (DFL) is often termed the "core". Running almost the entire length of the body, the DFL connects the jaw muscles...
Sciatic Pain - Trigger Point Release
Sciatic Pain A number of studies have shown the benefits of manual therapy for treating sciatica Sciatica is a symptom of an underlying medical condition, such as a...
Foot Massage Treatment
Foot Massage Your aim in giving a therapeutic foot treatment is to get rid of any residual tension held there. Start by looking at the feet with your...
The Different Types of Ankle Sprain
An ankle sprain can occur to anyone at any age regardless of their physical fitness. Some sprain their ankle as a result of a fitness activity whereas others from...
The Importance of the Functional Core - Pilates
Pilates Teaser - Prior to lifting of the arms and legs, the deep myofascial system is activated to stabilize the TPC. Joseph Pilates aptly named the core the “powerhouse”...
The Posterior Deltoid Muscle
The Deltoid Muscle The Deltoid Muscle Multipennate is defined as a muscle that has several tendons with fibers running diagonally between them, similar to a feather. The deltoid is...
Cupping the Pronator Teres
Pronator Teres Muscle Where is the Pronator Teres Muscle? The Pronator Teres muscle is located within the front upper part of the forearm. It has two starting...
Treating Symptoms of Fibromyalgia with Massage
Fibromyalgia - Signs and Symptoms Fibromyalgia is a very debilitating and often misunderstood condition. Because there is no single test for it, and there are no outward physical...
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