A pilates exercise shown on the reformer     While considerable diversity exists in the ways that Pilates is practiced and taught today, six principles derived from Joseph Pilates’...

Orbicularis Oculi Muscle   Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Surrounding both the upper and lower eyelids the orbicularis oculi is described as a sphincter muscle organised in concentric bands. This complex and extremely important muscle consists...

Pectoralis Major Muscle The Pectoralis Major, commonly referred to as the Pecks, is the largest of the chest muscles. It purpose is to adduct and medially rotate the humerus and has two starting...

Pregnant woman with child in womb     Massage and touch have been an important part of both pregnancy and labour for women the world over and throughout the ages. ...

  Types of Ankle Sprain     What is the Connection Between Ankle Sprains and Trigger Points?   Foot pain, ankle pain, and ankle instability are often associated with trigger...

  The Deltoid Muscle - Anterior View        Exercise for the Deltoid Muscle - Dani Marks   Deltoid pain is most often mistaken for bursitis or rotator cuff injury The...

Intercostal Muscles       Massage for the Intercostal Muscles - Maureen Abson     The intercostal muscles provide about 25% of the total force of breathing, and may help stabilize...

The Lavator Scapulae Muscle   The name of this muscle comes from the Latin;  levare meaning “to lift”; scapulae, “of the shoulder blade.” Origin:  Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of...

      Treating Cerebral Palsy With Massage Therapy - Maureen Abson     Cerebral Palsy is a condition that affects muscle control and movement.  The word cerebral means relating...

  Hip Adductor Muscles     Hip Adductors - Trigger Point Anatomy     Tendinitis of the Adductor Muscles - The pain is similar to a groin strain but onset...

  Muscles of the Neck and Shoulders         Maureen Abson Presents Healing Massage Techniques for the Neck Muscles.    The neck is a complex and multidirectional part...