Erik Dalton Blog

Tom Myers – Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians

by Thomas Myers contributing author to Dynamic Body Read this very informative chapter in its entirety in the Dynamic Body Textbook The book is also

April 11, 2013

TMJ, Forward Head Posture, and Neck Pain

TMJ dysfunction is more than jaw pain. Forward head posture and muscle imbalance fuel clenching, headaches, and tension. Discover how massage therapy restores balance and relieves stress in the jaw and neck.

August 25, 2025

Til Luchau on Assessing Pelvic Movement in Walking

By Til Luchau from Advanced Upper Body Textbook In contrast to upper-body shift, the second method for getting the center of gravity over the standing

September 14, 2012

Tight Traps, Pecs and Lats

It is helpful for massage and bodyworkers to view muscle weakness from a neurological perspective. We’ve been taught that the voluntary skeletal muscle system is

September 23, 2018

Tight Muscles or Joint Dysfunction?

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

March 21, 2012

Three Steps to Mobilize the Neck

Would you like an effective neck mobilization routine to use in your practice? Click here to learn more…

May 6, 2025

The Eyes Have It

Eye gazing is more than polite eye contact — it creates trust, lowers stress hormones, and deepens the client–therapist bond. This article explores the neuroscience of eye contact and offers practical tips to integrate eye gazing into massage sessions for better communication and healing.

August 19, 2025

Therapeutic Massage for Anterior Scalene Muscles

From an aching neck and head to troublesome shoulder and arm pain, any dysfunction within the anterior scalene muscles can have unwanted repercussions that may

January 25, 2015

The Super Bowl of Massage Workshops

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.

March 30, 2023