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Hamstring Massage and Mobilization

In a study of one NFL team from 1998-2007, the occurrence of hamstring pulls accounted for 85 injuries, second only to knee sprains, which came in first at 120 injuries1. Hamstring injuries often plague competitive and weekend warrior athletes for years, giving the illusion that the initial injury never healed…

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Adductors, Pudendal Nerve and Pelvic Floor Pain

Pelvic floor muscles such as levator ani, coccygeus and obturator internus attach to the front, back and sides of the pelvis and sacrum and form the bottom of the core. These muscles must be able to contract to maintain continence, and to relax allowing for urination and bowel movements, and in women, sexual intercourse.

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Addressing SI Joint Syndrome

In the early 20th century, sacroiliac joint syndrome (SIJ) was the most common medical diagnosis for low back pain, which resulted in that period being labeled the “Era of the SI Joint.” Any pain emanating from the low back, buttock or adjacent leg usually was branded and treated as SIJ.

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Protective Muscle Spasm

https://www.youtube.com/embed/AhVkUSI-9vg From Dynamic Lower Body course When the brain senses bony instability or tissue damage in-and-around the spine, information is compiled and ‘fast-tracked’ to the

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Iliosacral Upslips Technique

Treating Iliosacral Upslips

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

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Are Legs Really Necessary?

https://youtu.be/DjKmczlV9h8 From Dynamic Lower Body course Spinal Engine Gait Theory: “Optimal mechanical functioning of the spine is necessary for optimal mechanical functioning of the limbs”

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