One negative ideology in the world of manual therapy that is becoming popular is that there are certain muscles that cannot be stretched. This ideology begins from a reasonable concept. Based on joint mechanics, some muscles cannot be stretched as well as others.
By recognizing the knee as a transmission point within the kinetic chain rather than a standalone joint, therapists can address the upstream and downstream restrictions that can cause knee stress and pain.
Therapy tools can help massage therapists with pain or limited mobility.
Posture, muscle tightness, and injury can cause scapular dyskinesis. Broadening your approach can help address a client’s scapular instability.
The IT band functions as part of a 3D system with connections above to the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and tensor fascia lata; below to the lateral knee; and deep to the femur via the lateral intermuscular septum.
In an excerpt from a new book from David Lauterstein and Jeff Rockwell, the authors explore the connection between the bones, the massage therapist, and the client's whole being.
Every step, hop, and jump puts immense strain on our plantar foot. Fortunately, a whole team of tough, resilient, and surprisingly sensitive tissues steps in to manage these mechanical loads.
When it comes to research, massage therapists should be used for massage therapy studies. Not doing that devalues the profession.
Several significant policy changes at the federal level have had a huge impact on massage therapy schools, professionals, and businesses.
The neck is a complicated and complex pillar that holds our head high. With so much that can go wrong, it is beneficial to have a slew of strategies in your toolkit for how to manage and manipulate the many muscles of the neck. Give it a little more neck-ability!
Get a basic introduction on how to use a lateral flexion break table for massage clients, specifically ones that may present with scoliosis.
Chris Curry demonstrates his "gold-winning" sports massage techniques. He showcases a variety of professional methods including myofascial strokes, active motion techniques, and the use of specialized tools like heated scrapers and massage guns to enhance client outcomes.
True sciatica sucks. There is no denying it. But there are also a lot of soft tissue dysfunctions that can disguise themselves as sciatica.
