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Stiffness at the Base of the Neck When Turning – Massage Therapy Notes
Neuromuscular therapy for releasing splenius has the classic "corkscrew" maneuver. Preparation for that technique is critical for comfort, ease of…
Self Care – Scalene Pain of Upper Back, Arm & Hand
Overview Scalene muscles produce a number of patterns that can be experienced separately. These self-care strategies are great for relief…
Suboccipital Muscles – Massage Therapy Notes
Treatment of the suboccipital region is probably the single most important area to treat. Upper cervical treatment is the focus…
Self Care – Headache All Over Or In A Band Around The Head
Here, you will find strategies for relief through self-care. If you'd like to read more about how people describe this…
Suboccipital muscles – Functional Anatomy
This post reviews the anatomy of the posterior suboccipital muscles. Anterior suboccipital muscles are found in this post. The posts…
Self Care – Seated Stretches for Stiff, Swollen Hands
This simple set of stretches has 3 parts: Two stretches that release the muscles around the base of the cranium…
Scalenes – Massage Therapy Notes
Neuromuscular massage can be an effective approach to treating scalene muscles. Additional work and self-care retrains posture and corrects Forward-Head…
Pain in the upper back, index finger, and thumb
Pain in the upper back, index finger, and thumb Pain around Thumb Pad People complain about pain just inside the…
Scalene Muscles – Functional Anatomy
Overview Scalene anatomy is more variable than most muscles. They vary in their attachments and size in 40-71% of the…
Semispinalis Capitis – Functional Anatomy
Overview The anatomy of the semispinalis capitis is significant for managing pain. It is a large muscle that extends the…