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Muscle Energy Technique - Gastrocnemius
Scroll down for step-by-step instructions for treating this muscle using the Muscle Energy Technique protocol Gastrocnemius - Common Trigger Point Sites Gastrocnemius The gastrocnemius is...
Trigger Point Therapy - Supraspinatus
Supraspinatus Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner MD Treating the Rotator Cuff Trigger points in supraspinatus typically cause deep pain in the lateral shoulder, forearm,...
Runner's Knee | Trigger Points | Quadriceps
Runner's Knee Considerations - Stuart Hinds Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee) is often associated with trigger points in the quadriceps muscles Pain in the patella (kneecap), especially...
Trigger Points in the Iliopsoas Muscles (Groin Pain)
The Iliopsoas Muscles Explained - Dr Jonathan Kuttner The Iliopsoas Muscles Iliopsoas Trigger Points Illustrated The “Give the Psoas a Break” Exercise....
Trigger Points in the Psoas Muscles (Groin Pain)
The Iliopsoas Muscles Explained - Dr Jonathan Kuttner The Iliopsoas Muscles Iliopsoas Trigger Points Illustrated The “Give the Psoas a Break” Exercise. A...
Trigger Point Release | Shoulder Pain | Rhomboids
Trigger points in the Rhomboid muscles will typically cause pain around the scapula and in the area between the scapula and the spine Assessing Scapula Pain...
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...
"Wear, Tear and Repair" Syndrome - Shoulder Injuries
The Shoulder Joint Overview of Shoulder Biomechanics - Paul Townley (PT) Shoulder injuries are often more painful at night. This can lead to a damaging "wear,...
Stretching for Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Muscle Your Sciatica-Type Pain Could Be Caused by Piriformis Syndrome So called "Piriformis Syndrome" is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located deep in the...
Sacrum | SI Joint Massage Treatment for Sciatica and Hip Pain
Treating Tight Calf Muscles Sciatica typically occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed by a herniated disk or bone spur, but releasing muscle tension can often bring relief ...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Gluteus Maximus
Thigh Muscles - showing the Gluteus Maximus and Gluteus Medius Weak gluteal muscles can have wide-reaching implications up and down the kinetic chain The...
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