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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

Chest Pain - Trigger Points in Pectoralis Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Chest Pain - Trigger Points in Pectoralis Muscles
Millions of people with chest pain are admitted as emergency cases every year, only 1 in 5 of these folk are actually diagnosed with a heart attack or an episode of unstable... Lire plus...
Pectoralis Major Treatment with Muscle Energy Techniques - Niel Asher Education
Pectoralis Major Treatment with Muscle Energy Techniques
Pectoralis Major Muscle The Pectoralis Major, commonly referred to as the Pecks, is the largest of the chest muscles. It purpose is to adduct and medially rotate the humerus and has two starting... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Release - Biceps/Pec Minor Muscle Strain - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Release - Biceps/Pec Minor Muscle Strain
  Biceps Muscle       Trigger Point Release - Biceps Muscle Strain / Tendinitis   Bicipital Tendinitis Bicipital tendinitis results from irritation and inflammation to the biceps brachii tendon,... Lire plus...
Pectoralis Minor | Trigger Point Release Therapy | Anatomy - Niel Asher Education
Pectoralis Minor | Trigger Point Release Therapy | Anatomy
This thin, flat muscle connects the ribs to the shoulder blade, and can be difficult to palpate, as it is under the Pectoralis major           The Pectoralis... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Pectoralis Major - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Pectoralis Major
  Pectoralis Major - Trigger Point Overview     Active Trigger Points in Pectoralis Major are Common - and Relatively Simple to Treat Trigger points in pectoralis major are common... Lire plus...
Chest Pain - Trigger Points or a More Serious Underlying Cause? - Niel Asher Education
Chest Pain - Trigger Points or a More Serious Underlying Cause?
    Chest and arm pain may be the symptoms of a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention - but the underlying cause may also be trigger points in the... Lire plus...
Stretching for Pain Relief - Pectoralis Major and Minor - Niel Asher Education
Stretching for Pain Relief - Pectoralis Major and Minor
  Two Great Exercises for Loosening the Pecs   Trigger points in the Pectoralis muscles are common and often develop as a result of poor posture or overload Along with... Lire plus...
Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major - Niel Asher Education
Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major
  Muscle Energy Technique - Pectoralis Major (Stuart Hinds)       Pectoralis Major - Common Trigger Point Sites   Useful Links Find a Trigger Point Professional in your area... Lire plus...
Awesome Techniques - Pectoralis Minor Release - Niel Asher Education
Awesome Techniques - Pectoralis Minor Release
  Elbow Pain - Pec Minor Trigger Point Release       Trigger points in pectoralis minor are often associated with elbow pain Along with the pectoralis major, the pectoralis minor... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Pecs - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Pecs
 Stretching Pectoralis Muscles - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Neuromuscular Stretching Technique   The pec major eccentrically decelerates extension, horizontal abduction, external rotation, and retraction of the shoulder joint. This muscle... Lire plus...
Treating Trigger Points - Pectoralis Major - Niel Asher Education
Treating Trigger Points - Pectoralis Major
  Treating Trigger Point in Pectoralis Major - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   More About Shoulder Pain   Pectoralis Major - Common Trigger Point Sites   Notes The pectoralis major can... Lire plus...