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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 and Articles

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Psoas - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Psoas
  Treating trigger points in the psoas muscles - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner MD    Contrary to some common misconceptions, trigger points in the psoas muscles can be treated safely and effectively... Lire plus...
Stretching for the Trunk and Spine - Niel Asher Education
Stretching for the Trunk and Spine
  Rules for Safe Stretching - Stuart Hinds Stretching is something that most of us should do daily - now could be a good time to start! It's a simple fact... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Piriformis Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Piriformis Syndrome
  Treating Piriformis Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Ischemic Compression Technique Trigger Point Therapy Course   Piriformis syndrome is a result of impingement of the sciatic nerve by... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating a Bulging Disc - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating a Bulging Disc
  Treating Piriformis Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   CLICK FOR DETAILS     The painful symptoms of a bulging disc may often be relieved by treating trigger points... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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,... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
Low Back Pain - Erector Spinae Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Low Back Pain - Erector Spinae Muscles
   Taping for Low Back Pain - Erector Spinae Trigger Points   Online Course - See Details   Erector Spinae Muscles Iliocostalis. Iliocostalis cervicis. Iliocostalis thoracis. Iliocostalis lumborum. Longissimus. Longissimus... Lire plus...
Common Painful Conditions that can be addressed with Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Common Painful Conditions that can be addressed with Trigger Point Therapy
   How Often To Treat Trigger Points?   What are the most common chronic pain syndromes that respond well to trigger point therapy? Trigger points are associated with most painful... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Piriformis - Niel Asher Education
Unlocking Relief: How Trigger Point Therapy for Piriformis Syndrome Can Transform Your Comfort
Discover Relief Through Trigger Point Therapy for Piriformis SyndromeIf you're struggling with discomfort from piriformis syndrome, you're not alone. This blog delves into how Trigger Point Therapy for Piriformis Syndrome... Lire plus...
Treating Common Back Pain - Niel Asher Education
Treating Common Back Pain
  Trigger Point Treatment - Erector Spinae   The erector spinae muscles are constantly working - most people will develop trigger points here - a common and easily treated cause... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating a Herniated Disc - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating a Herniated Disc
  Treating Gluteus Maximus Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner (Video: Edited extract from NAT "Treating Lower Back Pain" Trigger Point Course Presented by Dr. Jonathan Kuttner)   Treating Back... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Gluteus Medius - Niel Asher Education
Unlock the Power of Trigger Point Therapy for Gluteus Medius Pain Relief
  Stuart Hinds presents a technique for using tape to provide an off-loading effect when treating trigger points in Glute Med.   Taping for Trigger Points - CE/CPD Course  ... Lire plus...
Lower Back Pain - Strengthening the Abdominals - Niel Asher Education
Lower Back Pain - Strengthening the Abdominals
  Rectus Abdominis Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner    Treating Low Back Pain Trigger Points - Where to Start?    The abdominals are mostly responsible for the health of... Lire plus...
Self Help Tips for a Herniated Disc - Niel Asher Education
Self Help Tips for a Herniated Disc
 What is a Prolapsed (Herniated) Disc? - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   It's possible to have a herniated disk without any symptoms - but when they hurt, they tend to hurt bad!... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Degenerative Disc Disease - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Degenerative Disc Disease
Unlike the muscles in the back, the discs of the lumbar spine do not have a natural blood supply and therefore cannot heal themselves; the painful symptoms of DDD can... Lire plus...