Coccyx The Seat of the Soul
Coccyx pain was first documented in 1588, and Simpson coined the term coccydynia in 1859. The word coccyx comes from the Greek word for “cuckoo” due to its resemblance of a cuckoo bird’s beak…
September 16, 2025
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Quad Pain and Femoral Nerve Entrapment
Femoral nerve entrapment can trigger thigh pain, tingling, and even knee buckling. Learn how this condition develops and how massage therapy techniques like soft-tissue release and neural glides can relieve pain and restore function.
September 8, 2025
When the Funny Bone Ain’t Funny
Mobilizing the Ulnar Nerve The ulnar is the most exposed of all nerves and ranks second only to the median nerve (carpal tunnel syndrome) as
April 15, 2025
Squinting Patella, MPDs & Runner’s Knee
Often, the patella is tilted and sits in the knee the way a beret rests on the side of one’s head, thus the term “squinting
February 25, 2025
I’m blaming it on the AC joint!
The AC joint sits on the point of the shoulder lateral to the sternoclavicular (SC) and proximal to the glenohumeral (GH) joint. Regrettably, this oft-overlooked bony articulation receives little respect from most manual therapists. Both the AC and SC joints play vital roles in the biomechanics of throwing and other upper-limb activities.
October 29, 2024
Sports Injury Whiplash…
A Case Study Luke was referred by his personal trainer for neck mobility issues resulting from a direct blow to his left shoulder during football
September 10, 2024
IT-Band Friction Syndrome…
A case of mistaken identity!
A 44-year-old orthopedist, who we’ll call Dr. Smith, was referred to me complaining of eight months of debilitating, self-diagnosed, IT-band friction pain. During his history intake, he admitted suffering sporadic foot, hip and low back soreness but dismissed these issues as “unrelated.”
July 2, 2024
Treating Neck Cricks and Immobilization Arthritis
What can manual and movement therapists do to treat neck cricks caused by facet jamming and nerve root impingement? In many cases, protective muscle spasm can be reduced through application of specific soft-tissue decompression and mobilization maneuvers that help restore “joint play” and facilitate…
May 7, 2024
Changing The Brain’s Mind About Weak Posture
https://vimeo.com/383834380%20 From Essential MAT Assessments course Image 1. See how the amazing tennis star Serena Williams’ right arm has adapted to being right hand dominant
January 27, 2019
First Rib Fixation Syndrome
https://player.vimeo.com/video/215826250 From Motion Is Lotion course In last week’s Technique Tuesday newsletter we assessed the neck firing order pattern using the Head Raise Test. As
December 24, 2018
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