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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...
Tennis Elbow Trigger Point Therapy Massage

Tennis Elbow: Treating, and Preventing Lateral Epicondylitis

Tennis elbow might sound like something only tennis players deal with, but the truth is, this common condition affects people from all walks of life. Officially known as lateral epicondylitis,...
TMJ Treatment

Trigger Point therapy - Typical Treatment Sequence for TMJD

   Trigger Points in the Upper Trapezius are often Associated with TMJD   Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, often abbreviated as TMJD or simply TMJ, can be an incredibly frustrating and painful...
It Band Syndrome and Trigger Points

IT Band Syndrome: Top 5 Causes and Solutions

If you’ve ever felt that sharp, nagging pain on the outside of your knee that just won’t quit, chances are you’ve encountered Iliotibial Band Syndrome, or ITBS for short. It’s...
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...
Quadriceps Trigger Point Release

Quadriceps and Trigger Points

Because of their demanding role, the quads are susceptible to muscle fatigue, strain, and the formation of trigger points, which can lead to pain and dysfunction. The quadriceps muscles—often simply...
Trigger Point Release for Triceps

Trigger Points and the Triceps Muscles

As a manual therapist and athletic trainer, I've spent countless hours treating clients with muscle pain and tightness, and I can say the triceps muscle is often an overlooked culprit...
The Triceps Muscle: Function, Anatomy, and Trigger Points

The Triceps Muscle: Function, Anatomy, and Trigger Points

The triceps brachii, or simply the triceps, is a major muscle of the upper arm that plays a critical role in extending the elbow and stabilizing shoulder movement. As a...
How to Self Treat Trigger Points

How to Self Treat Trigger Points

Trigger Points: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Treating, and Preventing Muscular Pain Trigger points are a common, yet often misunderstood source of muscular pain. These tight knots in muscle fibers...
Golfer’s Elbow: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It

Golfer’s Elbow: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It

   Ever find yourself with a nagging pain on the inside of your elbow after playing a round of golf or working at your computer for hours? You might be...
Trigger Points in the Piriformis Muscle: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Trigger Points in the Piriformis Muscle: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Trigger points in the piriformis muscle are often an overlooked but significant cause of pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. These hyperirritable spots can create a host of...
Trigger Point Therapy for Painful and Tight Biceps

Trigger Point Therapy for Painful and Tight Biceps

  Biceps Brachii Muscle Whether you are just starting out on your fitness journey or you have been training for years, there are many things to keep in mind when...