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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...
Hip Extensors: Spotlight on Quadratus Femoris and Trigger Points

Hip Extensors: Spotlight on Quadratus Femoris and Trigger Points

Understanding the Hip Extensors and Their Importance As a manual therapist and athletic trainer, I’ve worked with countless clients dealing with hip pain, restricted mobility, or unexplained aches. Often, these...
Unlocking Hip Mobility | Soft Tissue Therapy for TFL Restrictions

Unlocking Hip Mobility | Soft Tissue Therapy for TFL Restrictions

   The tensor fasciae latae (TFL) muscle plays a crucial role as it provides stability through the knee and pelvis TFL trigger points are associated with a wide range of...
Trigger Point Therapy - Snapping Hip Syndrome

Trigger Point Therapy - Snapping Hip Syndrome

  Snapping Hip Syndrome - Releasing Trigger Points in Gluteus Maximus   Snapping hip syndrome is a condition where a snapping or popping sensation is felt in the hip with...
Stretching Hip Flexor Muscles

The Hip Flexor Muscles: Anatomy, Function, and Importance of Stretching

The hip flexor muscles are a group of muscles located in the front of the hip that play a crucial role in movement and stability. These muscles are primarily responsible...
Benefits of Stretching for Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome

Benefits of Stretching for Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome

Sciatic Pain - Dr. Elizabeth Wagner DPT demonstrates stretching exercises for the Piriformis and Gluteal muscles  A number of studies have shown the benefits of manual therapy and stretching for...
Piriformis Syndrome | Trigger Point Therapy

Piriformis Syndrome | Trigger Point Therapy

  Piriformis syndrome is a result of impingement of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle Incorrect form or improper gait often leads to tightness and inflexibility in piriformis. The...
Iliotibial Band (ITB) | Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) | Hip Restrictions

Iliotibial Band (ITB) | Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) | Hip Restrictions

TFL Trigger Points - Pain can refer midway down the lateral thigh and will often radiate to the knee The tensor fasciae latae (TFL) is a vitally important structure in providing...
Trendelenburg Test - Assessing Hip Function and Balance

Trendelenburg Test - Assessing Hip Function and Balance

  Introduction Within the realm of diagnostic medicine, numerous specialized tools and techniques are implemented to detect and analyze a wide array of health conditions. One such tool that has...
How to Locate, Test and Stretch the Psaos Muscle

How to Locate, Test and Stretch the Psaos Muscle

About the Psoas Muscle The psoas muscle, also known as the iliopsoas muscle, is a deep-seated muscle located in the lower part of the torso, stretching from the lumbar spine...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Quadratus Lumborum

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Quadratus Lumborum

Lower Back Pain (LBP) and especially chronic LBP is often associated with trigger points in the Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscles. Quadratus lumborum (QL) is a muscle located in the lateral...
How to Treat Groin Strains and Hip Pain

How to Treat Groin Strains and Hip Pain

Groin Strain Injuries Groin strain occurs when the muscles of the pelvis are overstretched. This can be caused by running, jumping, or changing direction quickly. The muscle that is usually...