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Trigger Point Pain – Neck

This post has a grid of posts about self-care for trigger point patterns that refer pain into the neck.

About Trigger Point Posts…

Trigger Point Posts have common sections to make them easy to follow and understand:

  • How People Describe this Pain Pattern
  • How You Activate and Intensify This Pattern
  • The Musculoskeletal Anatomy Behind You Pain
  • Getting Relief on Your Own
  • Therapy Notes for Massage and Bodywork

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This video is a brief overview of the Integrative Bodywork Model. It explores the difference between integrated and integrated approaches. Additionally., it walks through an example.

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Tony Preston has a practice in Atlanta, Georgia, where he sees clients. He has written materials and instructed classes since the mid-90s. This includes anatomy, trigger points, cranial, and neuromuscular.

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*This site is undergoing significant changes. We are reformatting and expanding the posts to make them easier to read. The result will also be more accessible and include more patterns with better self-care. Meanwhile, there may be formatting, content presentation, and readability inconsistencies. Until we get older posts updated, please excuse our mess.

Tony Preston

Tony Preston, LMT has been treating adults and children since the early 90s. He has authored a number of texts on neuromuscular and craniosacral techniques. He has taught Neuromuscular Therapy for ASHA School of Massage and craniosacral the National Institute of Craniosacral Studies. He currently teaches seminars in Integrative Craniosacral techniques at The Body Guild.

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