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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…
Illiocostalis – Massage Therapy Notes
Massage and bodywork for iliocostalis thoracis may involve more than local joint work and trigger point release. Overstretching of the…
Pectoralis Minor – Massage Therapy Notes
These notes on massage and bodywork are focused on the pectoralis minor. They offer the classical neuromuscular massage protocol in…
Self Care – Pain in the Front of Shoulder When Lifting Arm
Here, you can find ways to get relief on your own from trigger points in the pectoralis minor. Typically, this…
Pectoralis Major – Massage Therapy Notes
The pectoralis major is a broad, fan-shaped muscle made of flat overlapping strips that covers the anterior ribs. Pecs are…
Self Care – Neck tension when wearing a heavy coat
Here, you will find self-care strategies for neck tension, pain, and irritation in the upper neck from a heavy coat…
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…
Serratus Posterior Superior – Massage Therapy Notes
Here, you will find massage and bodywork notes for the serratus posterior superior muscle. This includes integrative sequencing of treatment.…
Self Care – Can’t Reach Pain Under the Shoulder Blade
This post offers strategies for relief when you can't reach that pain under your shoulder blade. Learn more about how…