Recap: Oklahoma City 2023
July 11, 2023
It was three mind-blowing days of anatomy, biomechanics, techniques, comradery, and fun in the heart of Oklahoma City for Erik Dalton’s Leveling the Head and
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Anterior Scalene Technique
June 6, 2023
The three scalene groups derive their name from the Greek word skalenos meaning “uneven.” Although anatomists depict the scalenes as individual muscles, most touch therapists are aware of how they work together as a functional unit during neck sidebending and rotation
Was Hippocrates Right About Scoliosis?
May 2, 2023
Ever since Hippocrates coined the term scoliosis to describe deformity of the spinal column, structural scoliosis (the fixed type) has occupied the attention of researchers, physicians and manual therapists
Sneak Peek – Oklahoma City Workshop 2023
April 25, 2023
Erik Dalton’s 10th annual Oklahoma City workshop is happening June 30th. This three-day workshop titled “Leveling the Head and Tail: Techniques for Tension, Trauma, &
Suboccipital Triangle & Headaches
April 4, 2023
The second cervical vertebra, the axis, is considered the most important of all the neck’s bony structures partly due to its unique dural membrane attachment and also because of the powerful myofascial structures…
The Super Bowl of Massage Workshops
March 30, 2023
Diane Matkowski (aka “The Massage Mentor”) talks with Erik Dalton about his upcoming workshop on the theme of Leveling the Head and Tail, in Oklahoma City, June 30th to July 2nd, 2023.
Leveling the Head and Tail
March 28, 2023
Most massage therapists have made the mistake of chasing pain around a client’s body. One week the client reports that pain arises in the left hip, while the next week, the client reports pain in the right knee.
Hiatal Hernia, Acid Reflux and GERD
February 14, 2023
Any time an internal body part pushes into an area where it doesn’t belong, it’s called a hernia. When we eat, food travels down the…
Pain Exposure Therapy
January 24, 2023
Mired in Controversy I’m aware this may be an unpopular statement, but I don’t completely agree with the idea of pain-free bodywork. In an environment
Triggering Feel Good Hormones in Times of Stress
December 13, 2022
Triggering the feel-good hormones through touch Everyone knows good bodywork feels good, but what causes those feel-good feelings, and how can we further elevate our
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