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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...
Trigger Points and Posture
Postura y formación de puntos gatillo
Técnica Alexander y Puntos Gatillo - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner Terapia de puntos gatillo: ¿por dónde empezar? Cursos de certificación en línea NAT La mala postura es un poderoso “activador y... 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...
The Triceps Muscle: Function, Anatomy, and Trigger Points
The Triceps Muscle: Function, Anatomy, and Trigger Points
The triceps brachii, or simply the triceps, is a major muscle of the upper arm that plays a critical role in extending the elbow and stabilizing shoulder movement. As a... Leer más...
How to Self Treat Trigger Points
How to Self Treat Trigger Points
Trigger Points: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Treating, and Preventing Muscular Pain Trigger points are a common, yet often misunderstood source of muscular pain. These tight knots in muscle fibers... Leer más...
Golfer’s Elbow: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It
Terapia de puntos gatillo - Codo de golfista
Cómo aplicar estiramiento, hielo y calor después del tratamiento para los puntos gatillo del tríceps - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner Los estudios han demostrado que el dolor en el epicóndilo medial... Leer más...