Introduction to Acupuncture Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been practiced for thousands of years. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points...

Muscles and Tendons of the Hand     Massaging the hand can often release tension held in the neck, upper-back, shoulder and arm.  Without the need for a treatment room...

  Dupuytren's Contracture       Maureen Abson demonstrates palm massage for Dupuytren's Contracture   Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that can cause the fingers to contract, sometimes meaning that the...

     Opponens Pollicis / Adductor Pollicis The symptoms caused by trigger points in these muscles are often mistaken for arthritis.          Origin Opponens pollicis: flexor retinaculum. Tubercle...

  Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand - Trigger Point Overview   Painful conditions of the hands have been on the increase for the last 10 years. This is at least partly...

  Early recognition and effective action has a significant impact on recovery time CTS is a terribly debilitating and frustrating condition and although we do see more and more referrals...

  Extract from the online Course - Detailed Hand Massage for Upper Body Release (Course Details)    When did you last get a good hand massage? TASK, stop and reflect:...

    Stretching Intrinsic Hand Muscles - Jonathan Kuttner   The intrinsic muscles of the hand are generally taken for granted, as they are involved in so many aspects of...