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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

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... Lire plus...
Psoas Release Technique
The Psoas Muscle: What It Does, How It Gets Injured, and How to Treat It
Psoas - One of the Most Important Muscles in Your Body Ever heard of the psoas muscle? If not, you’re not alone—it’s one of the most important muscles in your... Lire plus...
Treating the Sacroiliac Joint for Back Pain
Assessing Sacroiliac Joint Mobility
Understanding the Sacroiliac Joint and How Bowen Therapy Can Help Restore Mobility When we talk about low back pain, the sacroiliac joint (or SI joint) doesn’t usually get the attention... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Release for QL Quadratus Lumborum
Unlocking Relief: The Role of the Quadratus Lumborum in Back Pain and How to Treat Trigger Points
The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscle is a key player in maintaining the stability and movement of the lower back and pelvis Despite its relatively small size, the QL muscle can... Lire plus...
Understanding Bowen Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide - Niel Asher Education
Understanding Bowen Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide
Bowen Therapy, also known as the Bowen Technique, is a form of gentle bodywork that originated in Australia in the 1950s, developed by Thomas Ambrose Bowen Bowen has since gained... Lire plus...
Herniated Disc
Why are we Taller in the Morning?
Understanding Herniated and Bulging Discs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Herniated discs and bulging discs are common spinal conditions that can cause significant pain and discomfort. These conditions affect the intervertebral... Lire plus...
Trigger Points and Lower Back Pain: Treatment Overview - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Points and Lower Back Pain: Treatment Overview
Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain   Lower Back Pain has reached epidemic proportions. Today we look at the part played by trigger points. It has been suggested that low... Lire plus...
The Psoas Muscle and Back Pain: Understanding the Connection - Niel Asher Education
The Psoas Muscle and Back Pain: Understanding the Connection
The Psoas Muscle and Back Pain: Understanding the Connection The human body is a marvel of interconnected systems, and sometimes, discomfort or pain in one area can be the result... Lire plus...
Lower Back Pain
Neural Dynamic Testing for the Lumbar Spine
Lower Back Pain     Neural Dynamic Testing The neural tissue must be capable of mobility and elongation, which is achieved through it gliding or sliding. Often when compromised for... Lire plus...
Sciatic Pain
Sciatic Pain - Trigger Point Release
Sciatic Pain     A number of studies have shown the benefits of manual therapy for treating sciatica Sciatica is a symptom of an underlying medical condition, such as a... Lire plus...
Standing Extension - Niel Asher Education
Standing Extension
  Technique: Stand straight with your hand behind your hips with your fingers facing down Push your hands into your pelvis so that your lower back arches Don’t use your... Lire plus...
Lower Back Pain and Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Lower Back Pain and Trigger Points
Lower Back Pain         Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Lower Back Pain has reached epidemic proportions. Here we look at the... Lire plus...
How to Treat Low Back Pain - Niel Asher Education
How to Treat Low Back Pain
  Low Back Pain     Paul Townley, Physiotherapist, Shows Some Techniques for Treating Back Pain     There are a number of muscles that may be implicated in low... Lire plus...
Low Back Pain - Slump Test and Nerve Flossing - Niel Asher Education
Low Back Pain - Slump Test and Nerve Flossing
The Slump Test is Performed in a Series of Steps   Paul Townley (PT) Describes the Slump Test and Nerve Flossing     The Slump Test:   The Slump Test... Lire plus...
Common Causes of Chronic Lower Back Pain - Niel Asher Education
Common Causes of Chronic Lower Back Pain
Pain was once considered chronic if it lasted for more than three months and exceeded the body’s natural healing process.  There has recently been significant discussion about the histological time... Lire plus...