Thinking in Tissues
Our bodies comprise four tissue types: epithelial, muscle, nervous, and connective. Your massage strokes touch all of these.
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Deep Gluteal Syndrome and Tendinopathy
Erik Dalton outlines a few techniques to free up the tissues with symptoms associated with tendinopathies in the buttocks, including piriformis syndrome, ischial tunnel syndrome, and more.
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The Art of Listening to What Isn’t Said
By Cal CatesSometimes, it’s not about the context of a conversation with a client but about how you ask the questions when speaking and listening to clients.
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The Sciatic Nerve
Ongoing research suggests the sciatic nerve's healthy functioning depends on its fascial connections.
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What MTs Need to Know About Ozempic and Similar Drugs
By Ruth WernerGLP-1 RAs are effective and relatively low-risk interventions to manage diabetes and weight. However, we have no information about how massage therapy fits with them.
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Explain the Process as You Work Through It
Different avenues and various support helped one client battle the aftereffects of a stroke.
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Multiplane Stretching of the Neck
When focusing on stretching a target muscle, sometimes other muscles in the group need to be considered for the session to be effective.
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The QL and the Psoas
The quadratus lumborum and psoas muscles are antagonistic yet have an interesting codependent dynamic.
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Ironing Out the Jaw
By Ian HarveyWhen's the last time you spent some time on a client's jaw? The technique I'm about to describe is based on myofascial release, and could help address not only the jaw but head/neck pain too.
Featured Videos
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How to Massage a "Crick in the Neck"
By Ian HarveyLearn some deep tissue massage techniques that might help treat a stiff neck.
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Arm Rotation Testing—Scoliosis Excerpt
By Til LuchauTil Luchau demonstrates arm rotation tests for scoliosis in this excerpt from one of his educational training seminars.
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Nerve Glide Stretch for the Median Nerve
Learn nerve gliding techniques that can be effective in reducing pain.
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Hip Pain Provocation Tests with Erik Dalton
Erik Dalton, PhD, walks you through three hip pain provocation tests to correctly assess your clients with hip pain.