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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 y artículos

Are trigger points real?
Terapia de puntos gatillo - ¿Existen realmente los puntos gatillo?
La forma en que la terapia de puntos gatillo se ha establecido en la atención médica convencional en los últimos años (una tendencia que sigue creciendo rápidamente), es testimonio del... Leer más...
Heat and Ice Therapy for Trigger Points
NAT - Historial de caso de hombro congelado
If you’ve ever wondered why applying ice at the end of a trigger point session works so profoundly, or why some clients feel “worse before better” without heat, this blog... Leer más...
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Points Explained: A Deep Dive for the Thinking Therapist
Are Trigger Points Real? — A Massage Therapist’s Deep Dive Into Trigger Point Therapy Hey there — I’m glad you're here. I’ve been a massage therapist for over two decades,... Leer más...
How to Apply Trigger Point Therapy Release
Top 10 Misconceptions About Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain
Top 10 Misconceptions About Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain Trigger points and myofascial pain are topics that generate a lot of discussion—and just as much confusion. Whether you’re a massage... Leer más...
Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points
10 Trigger Points Associated with Lower Back Pain
10 Trigger Points Associated with Lower Back Pain – What Every Therapist (and Sufferer) Should Know Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, affecting people... Leer más...
Myofascial Release Hip and Pelvis
Hip and Pelvic Release: The Power of Myofascial Therapy
Find Freedom in Your Hips: Myofascial Release for Pain Relief As a massage therapist, I've seen firsthand how tension and restrictions in the hip and pelvic region can create a... Leer más...
Hands-On Horse Care: Exploring Equine Massage and Bodywork
Hands-On Horse Care: Exploring Equine Massage and Bodywork
The Healing Touch: Exploring Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, and Stretching for Horses We all know the deep bond we share with our horses. They're not just animals; they're partners, athletes,... Leer más...
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice
Hands-On Healing: 10 Techniques That Make a Difference After decades of working as a manual therapists, we've seen firsthand the incredible power of hands-on healing. We have a vast array... Leer más...
Quadriceps Muscle Massage
The Powerhouse of Your Legs: How to Care for Your Quadriceps
The Mighty Quads: Keeping Your Quadriceps Healthy, Strong, and Pain-Free Your quadriceps—those powerful muscles at the front of your thighs—are the unsung heroes of movement. Whether you're walking up the... Leer más...
Treating Runners Knee
My Kneecap's Got Itchy Feet: Taming the Troubles of Runner's Knee
Alright folks, let's talk about a pain I've seen sideline more athletes (and weekend warriors) than almost anything else: Runner's Knee. Now, before you imagine a tiny pair of running... Leer más...
Treating Latent Trigger Points
How to Treat Latent Trigger Points?
Active and Latent Trigger Points: Understanding and Managing Muscle Pain Trigger points are a common but often misunderstood source of muscle pain and dysfunction. Whether you're an athlete, a desk... Leer más...
Piriformis Stretch for Trigger Point Release
Are You Suffering from Piriformis Trigger Points?
If you’ve ever felt an unexplained pain deep in your buttocks or a sharp, radiating ache down your leg, the culprit might be your piriformis muscle. Though small, this muscle... Leer más...
Tennis Elbow Trigger Point Therapy Massage
Tennis Elbow: Treating, and Preventing Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow might sound like something only tennis players deal with, but the truth is, this common condition affects people from all walks of life. Officially known as lateral epicondylitis,... Leer más...
TMJ Treatment
Terapia de puntos gatillo - Secuencia de tratamiento típica para TMJD
Los puntos gatillo en el trapecio superior a menudo se asocian con TMJD Los trastornos de la ATM a menudo responderán muy bien a la terapia de puntos gatillo y... Leer más...
It Band Syndrome and Trigger Points
IT Band Syndrome: Top 5 Causes and Solutions
If you’ve ever felt that sharp, nagging pain on the outside of your knee that just won’t quit, chances are you’ve encountered Iliotibial Band Syndrome, or ITBS for short. It’s... Leer más...
Hip Extensors: Spotlight on Quadratus Femoris and Trigger Points
Terapia de puntos gatillo - Cuadrado femoral
Tratamiento del cuadrado femoral - Stuart Hinds Los puntos gatillo en el cuadrado femoral suelen aparecer junto con otros puntos gatillo en el área inmediata, incluida la cadera y el... Leer más...
Quadriceps Trigger Point Release
Quadriceps and Trigger Points
Because of their demanding role, the quads are susceptible to muscle fatigue, strain, and the formation of trigger points, which can lead to pain and dysfunction. The quadriceps muscles—often simply... Leer más...
Trigger Point Release for Triceps
Trigger Points and the Triceps Muscles
As a manual therapist and athletic trainer, I've spent countless hours treating clients with muscle pain and tightness, and I can say the triceps muscle is often an overlooked culprit... Leer más...