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Sphenoid Decompression – Craniosacral Technique
Overview Sphenoid Decompression is a staple of craniosacral techniques. It is involved in many protocols as a "shotgun" technique. It…
Middle trapezius – Massage Therapy Notes
Here, you will find massage and bodywork notes for the middle trapezius. This includes anatomy, integrative sequencing of techniques, cranial,…
Self Care – Irritating tags and Shoulder Straps
Here, you will self-care relief for the middle trapezius. It has two pain patterns. You can read about them in…
Trapezius – Neuromuscular Massage Protocol
This neuromuscular massage protocol treats the trapezius while prone. In this position, the lower trapezius is more accessible than in…
Self Care – Breathing Exercises to Reduce Shoulder Tension
One of my clients describes this as the best exercise for shoulder and upper back tension. He thinks it should…
Extrinsic Back Muscles – Functional Anatomy
Overview Origin posterior axial skeleton Insertion scapulaupper humerus Function retract the scapuladepress & elevate the scapulaRotate the scapula upward and…
Trapezius – Functional Anatomy
Overview Trapezius anatomy is complex. The trapezius is a broad, flat muscle covering the upper back. It is named for…
Sore Shoulder from Strap or Lifting Overhead
Active people complain of pain on the top of their shoulder when lifting their arm. When I ask them to lift…
Irritating Tags, Burning Shoulders
People complain about the tension between the shoulder blades. There are a lot of things that create tension here, so…
Connecting Sensory Integration and Bodywork
In the 90s, I wrote about trigger points, studied craniosacral, and worked with an OT specializing in Sensory Integration. She…