Should a therapist use heat or cold in addressing their client’s trigger points? To answer that question, we first need to understand the effects that heat and cold applications have on the body. Heat/Cold Modalities and Local Circulation Both modalities act primarily to affect local circulation in the tissues. The application of a hot pack […]
Trigger Point Therapy for Low Back Pain; Understanding the Complaint Within the Complaint
Subcategories of Low Back Pain Complaints in Trigger Point Therapy I’m often amused by the common use of the term “low back pain”. People typically assume it refers to one condition or disorder, but in my experience this is rarely the case. Understanding the many ways that low back pain can present itself is critical […]
8 Steps to Creating A Successful Massage/Bodywork Practice
Note: This is a lecture that I routinely give to students at the Texas School of Massage. I thought I would share it here for anyone that is interested….Dr. Perry Introduction As a new professional in the healthcare field, its easy to get swept away on a new career path and forget about why you […]
The Peroneal Trigger Points: An Overlooked Source of Ankle Pain
Peroneal (or fibularis) trigger points are often an overlooked source of chronic ankle pain and weakness. Learning to recognize the symptoms associated with these trigger points is the first step to dealing with this all too common pain complaint.
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