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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

Small Muscles of the hand - How to treat "triggers"? - Niel Asher Education
Small Muscles of the hand - How to treat "triggers"?
   Hand Muscles and Trigger Points - Dry Needling   Visit Online Store   See Also: Adductor Pollicis and Opponens Pollicis   Small Hand Muscles Latin dorsum, back; interosseus, between... Read more...
Pronator Teres - Static Cupping - Niel Asher Education
Pronator Teres - Static Cupping
Treating Pronator Teres Trigger Points - Static Cupping     Cupping Set + Online Course + Certification   Treating Pronator Teres Trigger Points Trigger Points in Pronator Teres are a... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - ITB Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - ITB Syndrome
  ITB Syndrome - Taping is Often Applied Post Treatment to Provide an Off-Loading Effect       ITB Syndrome .... there are no "magic cures" but in most cases trigger point... Read more...
What Are The Rules for Safe Stretching? - Niel Asher Education
What Are The Rules for Safe Stretching?
  The Basic Rules for Safe and Effective Stretching   Stuart Hind's Bio   Online Course Details   As with most activities there are rules and guidelines to ensure safety... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  Rectus Abdominis Trigger Points    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition of the digestive system whose full cause is unknown IBS is the most common gut problem... Read more...
Oncology Massage - is it Safe? - Niel Asher Education
Oncology Massage - is it Safe?
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Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Gluteus Medius and Minimus - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Gluteus Medius and Minimus
     Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Gluteus Medius (and Minimus)   Gluteus Medius This muscle is mostly deep and is therefore obscured by the gluteus maximus, but appears on... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Quadriceps Tendinitis - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Quadriceps Tendinitis
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Trigger Point Overview - Rectus Abdominis - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Overview - Rectus Abdominis
  Rectus Abdominis Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Latin rectus, straight; abdominis, of the belly/stomach The rectus abdominis is divided by tendinous bands into three or four bellies,... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Understanding and Treating Multifidus - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Understanding and Treating Multifidus
  Multifidus Trigger Points Explained        Treating Lower Back Pain - Online Course     The role of the multifidus in producing an extension force is essential to the... Read more...
Trigger Point therapy - Lower Back and the Sacroiliac Joint - Niel Asher Education
Unlock Relief: Enhance Your Life with Trigger Point Therapy for Back Pain
   Treating the Sacroiliac Joint    Treating Lower Back Pain - Online Course   Sacroiliac joint pain is implicated in 15% to 20% of chronic low back complaints In the first... Read more...
Stretching for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation - Hip and Thigh - Niel Asher Education
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... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Erector Spinae Muscles - Niel Asher Education
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... Read more...
Treating TMJ - Subocciptal Release Technique - Niel Asher Education
Treating TMJ - Subocciptal Release Technique
   Trigger Points in the Upper Trapezius are often Associated with TMJ  TMJ Disorders are often associated with trigger points and typically respond well to treratment The temporomandibular joint (TMJD) works like... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Masseter - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Masseter
Treating Masseter Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner     Ischemic Compression Technique   Masseter trigger points are significant contributors to headaches A forward-head posture places the mandible in a... Read more...
Understanding Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) - Niel Asher Education
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... Read more...
CE Booster - The Real Benefits of Online Learning - Niel Asher Education
CE Booster - The Real Benefits of Online Learning
  Stuart Hinds (4 x Olympic) Soft Tissue Therapist - "Why Online Learning is Just Fabulous!"   Take advantage of CE by choosing right, and make your investment work for... Read more...
Hip Mobility Exercises - Niel Asher Education
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... Read more...