It’s not unheard of to have clients walk into your office sporting a 12-pound head that has migrated three inches forward off their shoulders. You are aware prior to palpation that their cervical extensors (semispinalis, splenii, longissimus and upper traps) are in a losing battle, attempting to isometrically restrain 42 pounds against the unrelenting force of gravity.
Tight muscles create asymmetry and weak muscles permit asymmetry in both the myofascial and skeletal systems. Deep, intrinsic muscles and the body’s bony framework are
The miracle of motherhood is eloquently expressed when observing how perfectly designed the female body is to conceive, birth, and nurture a child. Following conception,
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Investigations continue as medical and manual therapy
The Dynamic Lower Body course from The Freedom From Pain Institute teaches deep tissue massage, muscle energy techniques, and joint stretching techniques for the relief
I’m pleased to announce release of the “Dynamic Body” 32-CE home-study course. Approved by NCBTMB, BOC, New York and Florida State, this 10-piece collection premiers
Iliosacral upslips arise when joint apposition between the ilium and sacrum is altered. That is, the tissues within the joint have upward shear, resulting in
April 20, 2012… A full day workshop with Erik and the Dalton Gang! We’ll be discussing “hot-off-the-press” fascial findings from the Vancouver Congress and teaching
Like a number of very popular, but functionally abnormal, athletic activities, such as golf, tennis, and bowling, cyclists can come in with a complex biomechanical
Like many of America’s other popular, but functionally abnormal, athletic endeavors, such as golf, tennis, and bowling, cyclists bring with them a complex biomechanical downside
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