Recap: Oklahoma City 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
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
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
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
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, &
Congratulations to the four students who have been selected to receive this year’s Erik Dalton Myoskeletal Massage Therapy Endowed Scholarship at Indiana State University.
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…
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.
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.
Artists, bodyworkers, computer programmers, and writers are among those who suffer from overuse syndromes such as carpal tunnel…
Undulation is the bi-directional lateral flexion of the spine observed in reptiles and humans. The intent of undulation is to reawaken the brain-body connection by inducing smooth, rhythmic motion through all spinal segments. This undulating mobilization technique is a valuable tool to use with your clients. Click here to watch a video and learn more.
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