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Breathing: Pain Patterns and Self-care
This is a collection of posts about breathing muscles and the related pain patterns, restrictions, and self-care. This includes breathing…
Self-Care – Mid Back Pain that May Stiffen the Low Back
Here, you will find relief through self-care for mid-back pain that extends upward, forward and stiffens the lower back. If…
Erector Spinae – Iliocostalis – Functional Anatomy
Overview of anatomy Iliocostalis is part of the erector spinae group, which also includes longissimus and spinalis. Iliocostalis, like the…
Self-Care – Radiating Pain Under the Shoulder Blade
Here, you will find strategies for effective relief o the nagging pain under the shoulder blade created by iliocostalis cervicis,…
Self Care – Sharp Upper Back Pain Between the Shoulder Blades
Here, you will find strategies for relief through self-care for that sharp pain between your shoulder blades. If you'd like…
Forward-Head Posture Overview
These people complain of neck pain, stiffness and headaches that come from their neck. It often creates problems with restricted…
Self Care – Forward-Head Posture
Forward-Head Posture (FHP) is also known as iHunch or iPosture because it is so often created by texting. Keep your…
Self Care – Seated Posture
There are many posts where I discuss problems created by poor seated posture, so here's a post about how to…
Self Care – Cough less and cough with less pain
When you stop coughing, continue to practice social distancing. Act responsibly in protecting the health of yourself and others. Practically…
Self Care – Scalene Pain of the Torso, Arm & Hand
Scalene muscles produce a number of patterns that can be experienced separately. These strategies are great for relief from that…