Tag: Deep Tissue
Sternocleido-what? Part 3 of 4
April 27, 2012
By Sharon Truelove In parts 1 and 2 of our Sternocleidomastoid series of 4, we discussed referred pain and balance problems. The Sternocleidomastoid is palpated easily. It attaches at the sternum, the …
My Rhomboids Really Hurt!
April 20, 2012
By Ashley Jones & Ross Ashcraft Rhomboids create those ugly knots in my scapula. The Rhomboids are a major source of upper back pain. They will cause problems for a wide …
Sternocleido-what? Part 2 of 4
March 30, 2012
By Sharon Truelove Daily stress can accumulate and hold in the neck area and escalate to the point of restricting out daily activities. Let us continue our discussion from Part 1 …
My Hips are Horrible
February 24, 2012
By Krystal Willis and Ross Ashcraft Ever have problems with your hips? Do they ache? Do you need to walk around after sitting for long periods of time? Is your low …
Tendinitis: Pain in the Knee
February 17, 2012
By Rosallia Perry After a nice brisk walk or a long days work, have you ever realized that your knees or hips have become inflamed? Even playing a round of tennis …
Oww! My Splitting Shins
January 27, 2012
By Ross Ashcraft At some point in most people’s lives they have that burning or aching sensation in the lower legs that we call Shin Splints. The medical condition is called Tibial …
The Notorious Sartorius
November 11, 2011
By Sharon Truelove Have you experienced a tingling or burning sensation anywhere along the inner thigh or groin? The longest muscle in the body, Sartorius, may be the cause. It is also known …
No Arm Wrestling Please
August 26, 2011
By Laura Gordon The following is a scenario for you to put yourself into and work through with me: You have just opened up your own massage therapy business and are building …
Are You a Hippy or a Superhero?
August 11, 2011
By Ross Ashcraft Are you a hippy? You may be one and not know it! Your hips may be the cause of your pain. You don't know it, because you think the problem …
My Knee is Killing Me!
June 16, 2011
By Ross Ashcraft Pain is not an inconvenience. It is a signal that something is wrong. If you develop lingering or returning knee pain then you have a window of opportunity …
