Warrington Pain Clinic

04/01/2025

When the pelvis rotates in the sagittal plane, the position of the acetabulum (hip socket) changes as well. Thus, when various restrictions, imbalances, and compensation patterns are holding part of the pelvis in an anterior or posterior tilt, the functional length of that leg will change too. An anterior tilt, for instance, will make that side leg functionally longer, pitching your weight to the opposite side. When you think you have one leg that's longer than the other, or someone tells you so... this is usually the sort of thing that's happening.

04/01/2025

The intervertebral discs of your spine lack a defined blood supply. They get their nutrition through what's called inbibition -- this is the movement of nutrients and fluids into your cells and body parts in the absence of a defined blood supply. Inbibition requires adequate movement. Disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, and nerve pain are all common symptoms of inadequate inbibition. Movement is life.

04/01/2025

HAPPY new year all.. back open and busy as usual.. booking in advanced best. Only beware years resolution we all need to look after our self's a little nut more

31/07/2024

Bare foot all the way ( wish I was more comfortable in public in UK)

31/07/2024

And Hydration and feel under my hands how dehydrated you are

💆‍♂️ Fascia Under Stress
Fascia responds to stress hormones by adapting to support demand and protect the body. But, sometimes, this process doesn't know when to 'power down'.

Learn how myofascial release can help your clients manage their stress to feel better about (and in) their body.

Train with In-Touch Education www.myofascialrelease.co.uk

Next workshops - Bristol; 3-6 October.

Train with In-Touch Education www.myofascialrelease.co.uk

30/07/2024

Massage, Touch & Trauma. There is a strong probability that a significant proportion of your clients have experienced severe trauma during their lifetime – and they probably won’t tell you about it. Read the full article for FREE here: https://pocketmags.com/sampleissue/262755

14/07/2024

Happy Everyone Deserves a Massage Week to our international members living in the USA!

We hope you have a wonderful week. Let us know what you're doing to celebrate!

12/07/2024

LETS DE-BUNK THOSE MASSAGE MYTHS!
Does anyone else have clients apologising for their body hair?!

Spread the word that your massage therapist welcomes you hairy legs and all 😁

No Jing massage therapist is wondering if their clients have shaved their bodies and moisturised. WE PROMISE.

IN FACT... We celebrate and welcome everybody. 🥰👍🙌

05/07/2024

One of the more common causes of knee pain with running is weakness of the gluteus medius muscle, the main muscle on the lateral aspect of the hip. To check yourself, stand on one leg. The hip on the up leg side should be a little higher than the other. If not (something called the Trendelenburg sign), you may have gluteus medius weakness on the stance side.

04/07/2024

Trigger Points - Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) Muscle 🚶‍♂️

The Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) muscle, crucial for knee and pelvic stability, often harbors trigger points leading to hip and knee dysfunction. Pain is typically felt at the greater trochanter of the hip and can worsen with activities such as walking or running. It's also common for pain to radiate down the lateral thigh to the knee, sometimes solely affecting the knee area.

Characteristics of TFL Trigger Point Pain:

- Triggers pain at the hip's greater trochanter, intensifies with activity.
- Can cause referred pain down the lateral thigh to the knee.

Anatomy of the TFL:

- Lies anterior to the gluteus maximus on the hip's lateral side.
- Originates from the iliac crest and ASIS; inserts into the IT tract.
- Flexes, abducts, medially rotates the hip; stabilizes the knee.

Functionality:

- Key in walking by stabilizing the hip and knee.
- Redirects forces, aiding lower limb alignment.

Common Indications:

- Hip pain and stiffness.
- Lateral thigh and knee discomfort.
- Reduced hip mobility affecting gait.

Causes:

- Prolonged sitting leading to imbalances.
- Repetitive motion causing overuse.
- Physical activity strain or trauma.

Advice for Patients:

- Regular stretching and mobility for the hip.
- Ergonomic adjustments for prolonged sitting.
- Heat therapy to relieve muscle tightness.

Soft Tissue Therapy Techniques:

- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Manual Stretching
- Ischemic Compression
- Deep Tissue Massage

Explore our comprehensive guide on TFL trigger points and improving hip mobility on our blog. 👇

https://nielasher.com/blogs/video-blog/trigger-point-therapy-treating-the-tfl



Image credit: Lotus Publishing

02/07/2024

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Looking forward to help raise money for the school and help relaxed staff and parents and a advice on pain relief

FIVE hard-working mums are on a mission to raise a whopping £10k to pay for a brand-new playground at their children’s school.