Brenda’s Dreaded Dowager’s Hump
Check out these techniques and more in Motion Is Lotion Home Study Brenda was referred to me for treatment of chronic (non-traumatic) head, neck, and
Check out these techniques and more in Motion Is Lotion Home Study Brenda was referred to me for treatment of chronic (non-traumatic) head, neck, and
Leveling the Head and Tail Since most SI joints only move about 2 to 4 millimeters during weight bearing and forward bending, they are described
In Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques we use several manual methods that lubricate joints and soft tissue by generating warmth in the tissue and rolling fascial sacs across associated structures. Some of these methods restore capsular flexibility, enhance joint play, and encourage pain-free range of motion. Others stimulate muscle spindles to turn on weak muscles and improve their firing patterns.
About 4,900 years ago, the Egyptians invented chairs, and the human spine has never been the same. Before humans had chairs, they squatted. Archeologists know this from markings on the bones of Neanderthal, paleolithic, and neolithic remains.
The zygapophyseal joints are a crucial component of the human vertebral column, contributing to its stability, flexibility, and load-bearing capabilities. Learn two techniques that improve Z joint function.
In Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT), therapists use graded exposure (GE) stretches to improve flexibility and help clients engage with painful movement barriers. GE stretching reduces the anxiety associated with a particular movement pattern or situation.
This 2020 article authored by Howard J Luks, MD, emphasizes the importance of maintaining muscle mass. I’ve written about how the body’s “Spring Systems” are
Mechanical loading is an important factor in musculoskeletal health and disease. Tendons and ligaments require physiological levels of mechanical loading to develop and maintain their
One of the key goals of treatment with Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) is by leveling the head and tail. This impacts neural pathways throughout the
Making one small change to the way you practice can make a huge difference in how quickly you gain new skills. When you’re trying to
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