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Iliotibial Tract and Fascia Lata – Functional Anatomy

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Self Care – Cramping Hamstring

Here, you will find self-care strategies for cramping and seizing hamstrings. As well these people often have pain in the back of the hip or calf. Look at this other post for more information about how people describe and create that pain. Side-to-Side Movements In the short term, discontinue exercise on uneven ground. This rest

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Gluteus Minimus – Massage Therapy Notes

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Self Care – Pain Down the IT Band, Extending Behind the Ankle

Here, you will find self-care strategies for relief from pain extending down the IT band, extending behind the ankle. Additionally, in this other post, you can find more information about how people describe, activate, and aggravate this pain pattern. If possible, discontinue running and walking on uneven ground for a short while. The lateral glutes

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Pain Down the IT Band Extending Behind the Ankle

Want to skip ahead?Here’s a link to my post about getting relief on your own. Aching Along the Side of the Leg The people complain of pain down the side of the leg. Most frequently, they focus on the thigh. When questioned, they will often say that it extends down the calf. Understanding where the

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Gluteals – Neuromuscular Massage Protocol

This protocol treats the gluteal muscles of the hip with neuromuscular massage techniques. The self-care and therapist notes of the related muscles discuss pelvic balancing and other approaches. This protocol is best when it is part of an integrative sequence. You can find that sequence in the therapist’s notes.

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Self Care – Releasing hip trigger points with a tennis ball

This is a VERY useful home care activity for clients with chronic trigger points in the hips. This not only includes clients with hip pain but the pain that extends down the side of the leg, down the back of the leg, and seizing hamstrings. Your neuromuscular therapist can use assessment to pinpoint the spot

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Trigger Points and The Cramping Hamstring

These people grab their hamstring and talk about how painful it is. They are often quite careful about not stretching their hamstrings too aggressively. Also, the back of the thigh often cramps when flexing the knee to touch the heel to the hip. Runners use this motion to stretch the quads. Runner’s Nemesis I’ve seen a lot

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