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How Isometric Exercises Can Reduce Tendon Pain

Myofascial Tension and Locomotion

Muscular “stiffness” describes the tension sto walk or move efficiently without it. Before our foot ever to kinetic energy. Finally, as the foot leaves the ground, this energy (sto have a natural spring in our step, rather than making inefficient mechanical movements and pounding our feet with each step. Myofascial Tensioning and Efficient Locomotion The […]

Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling: Bringing Tendons Back to Health

Millions of people all over the world deal with some form or another of chronic illness every single day. One of the most widespread of these chronic conditions involves the injury or disease of one or more of the tendons in the body, commonly known as tendinopathy. Since tendons are the body members that attach […]

Trigger Point Therapy Can Relieve Many Causes Of Lower Back Pain

Trigger Point Therapy For Low Back Pain Previously, lower back pain was considered a standalone ailment. Ater a number of research trials, physicians now understand that low back discomfort can be caused by a number of different disorders. It can be misleading when the same term is used to accurately make a diagnosis and effectively […]

Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis

Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis is an inflammation of the tendons and muscles that attach to the bony knob on the outside of the elbow

The Theory of Muscle Knots in Soft Tissue Sore Spots

The concept that knots in muscle tissue contribute today, there is still no concrete proof that muscle tissue knots cause pain, or that they exist in the first place. What Causes Soft Tissue Sore Spots? Aside from the myofascial trigger point theory, another possibility that exists in relation tologist John Quintner in 1994. What causes […]

Pilates-Based Physical Therapy

The Root Cause Of Your Muscle Pain: Myofascial Trigger Points

What Is The Myofascial Trigger Point? The term “myofascial” comes from “myo”, which is the Greek word for muscle tissue, and “fascia” which is also Greek and refers to tightened knots in a muscle, can emerge because of the trauma or strain. These areas cause discomfort and reduce general muscle mobility. Even though it’s not […]

5 Ways to Rehab the Scapula in Pilates

Infographic Neck Pain