Humans are not well adapted as beasts of burden. Heavy loads hung from the shoulders can really stress rib cage and spinal structures and cause
From Technique Tour course Treating the TMJ It’s not uncommon to be in the final stages of a history intake when the client casually states,
by James Waslaski, LMT, CPT Read this very informative chapter in its entirety in the Dynamic Body Textbook The book is also a part of
http://www.youtube.com/v/-lqklB31EFI From Upper Body Course Suboccippital muscles with nerves removed There are only a few places where the nervous system can be properly tuned, and
Increased outdoor activity during the summer months tends to escalate the number of overuse and traumatic injuries seen in massage and bodywork practices. One of
From Dynamic Lower Body course Asymmetrical Hips and Uneven Legs: Walking Silly Putty Although ‘creep’ is an engineering term, it also applies to human tissue…the
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…
Hyperkyphosis and its resultant bent-over posture are often associated with older women (although men get them too). Since the word dowager is a technical term
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
Dr. Janet Travell’s recently released medical records reveal that President John F. Kennedy suffered chronic back pain and spine degeneration (Fig. 1) leading to the
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