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Ethmoid / Vomer Distraction

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Pain Behind the Ear with Tension Down the Neck

Want to skip ahead?Here’s a link to my post about getting relief on your own. Pain Behind Ear Mostly, people complain of pain behind the ear. Often, they complain about “ear pain.” Then, when asked to touch the pain, they get more specific. Sometimes, they refer to as an earache. I ask if any sensations

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Longissimus – Massage Therapy Notes

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Self-Care – Mid Back Pain Often with Stiff Low Back

Here, you will find relief through self-care for mid-back pain that extends upward, forward and creates a stiff the lower back. If you’d like to read more about how it feels or what aggravates this condition, read this other post. Cycling Cycling can easily aggravate the trigger point that creates this mid-back pain. This is

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Iliocostalis – Massage Therapy Notes

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Iliocostalis – Functional Anatomy

Overview of anatomy Iliocostalis is part of the erector spinae group, which also includes longissimus and spinalis. Iliocostalis, like the others, has 3 sections. The anatomy is often simplified. That’s understandable as it is both complex and variable. All 9 sections of the erector spinae are gathered into a fascial compartment that extends along the

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Erector Spinae – Neuromuscular Massage Protocol

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Mid back Pain with Stiff Low Back

People complain of pain in the mid-back. They almost always make this awkward move of reaching back to touch the lower ribs on that side. Often, they complain about a stiff lower back. They may even refer to it as low back pain as they touch the lower ribs. At times, they complain about how it

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Radiating Pain Under the Base of the Shoulder-Blade

Primary Complaint People complain that radiating pain under the bottom of the shoulder blade is either acute or chronic. Can Feel Like Heart Problems The more irritated trigger point creates a fuller pattern. It radiates up between the shoulders and through to the front. Naturally, this pain pattern can be concerning, especially for clients with

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Musculoskeletal Illustrations

Years ago, I started creating my own illustrations. I wanted my manuals to display illustrations that struck a balance between simple and clear. After studying other illustrators’ work, I began to see the advantages and disadvantages of different styles (realistic, line drawings, photos, etc.). However, I also found that even very respected illustrators like Frank Netter

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