Anatomy

Understanding tendons—their shapes, lengths, and organization—improves an MT’s touch vocabulary and facilitates a more skilled touch.

While the neck is a bridge, a pathway, the position of the neck and head can also indicate a multitude of other things happening beneath the surface.

Understanding fibroblasts and the extracellular matrix changes how we think about the tissue we touch.

Studies reveal that 37 percent of the force generated by muscle contraction is transmitted to adjacent connective tissue structures instead of the bones.

Ongoing research suggests the sciatic nerve's healthy functioning depends on its fascial connections.

Loose connective tissue, rich in water-loving hyaluronan, might play a key role in low-back pain.

Recognizing different tissue textures and densities upgrades your palpation skills.

Whatever your technique, there is a delicate dance to creating space without destabilization, in going deep without feeling invasive.