Erik Dalton Blog

Don’t Get Married Part 1

It’s really irritating when you invest yourself in an idea which later proves to be invalid. Although I try to not marry any particular theory

November 15, 2010

Don’t Disregard the Coccyx

Addressing localized buttock pain Coccydynia is a term used to describe a malformed or dislocated coccyx and the accompanying growth of bony spurs at this

February 3, 2026

The term Arthro (joint) Kinetic (motion) Reflex was coined by University of Pittsburg researchers to describe how sensory input from joint movement reflexively activates or inhibits muscles – and no other place in the body is this concept more applicable than in the joints and connective tissues of the shoulder girdle.

February 18, 2025

Discussion from Leon Chaitow and Erik Dalton Myoskeletal Facebook

Should we abandon the structural/biomechanical model of low back pain? Erik Dalton: I’ve been a long-time fan of Eyal Lederman and respect the enthusiasm, brilliance and

August 22, 2010

Digital Dementia

Assessing PMFR weakness as shown in the Assessment course Addressing Postural Plasticity Digital Dementia is a term coined by neuroscientist Manfred Spitzer to describe…

January 20, 2026

Develop a Strategic Approach to CE

Depending on your goals as a professional massage therapist or bodyworker, along with your own preferences and passions, it is possible to take your investment

July 3, 2015

Demystifying Myoskeletal Alignment

Recent Podcast Interview with Erik Dalton Q: Erik, you were one of the first home-study CE providers. What inspired you to create a distance learning

October 19, 2012

Deltoid Shear & Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

https://vimeo.com/219744041 From Shoulder, Arm & Hand course Ideal shoulder girdle balance requires that some muscles act as stabilizers and others as mobilizers, depending on joint position and

June 25, 2024