Structural Stabilization Continuing Education for Massage Therapy

02/06/2020

"Approximately 90-95% of cases of spondylolysis occur at the L5 vertebral level."

Spondylolysis is a back stress fracture. It is a common cause of structural back pain in children, adolescents and active young adults. Spondylolysis is a non-displaced stress fracture of a spinal vertebra, also known as a pars stress fracture.

02/04/2020

"A tendon injury may seem to happen suddenly, but usually, it is the result of many tiny tears to the tendon that have happened over time."

Tendinopathy (tendon pathology) describes two conditions that are likely to occur together: tendon inflammation, known as tendonitis or tendonitis, and tiny tears in the connective tissue in or around the tendon, known as tendinosis.

02/02/2020

Communicating, understanding and treating pain isn't so cut and dry. In order to be an effective healer or self-advocating patient, education is key to a good relationship between client and healthcare provider.

Pain... a simple word... a pandora box of thinking! The following article is designed to help you understand pain and pain management.

01/24/2020

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01/17/2020

Refer a friend to the upcoming class in April and receive up to $50! You don't even have to attend the class to receive your reward. It's a thank you for spreading the great news about this class. All your friend has to do is fill in your name and contact information in the "referred by" section of the registration page and Carol will contact you. Contact via email is preferred but not required. You will be contacted about how you would like to receive payment and then your payment will go out April 20th after your friend attends the class. It's that simple! Here are a few simple guidelines:

If your friend signs up for the full weekend, you receive $50
If your friend signs up for only one day of the weekend workshop, you receive $25
If both of you are attending the class, only one of you receives a reward. However, feel free to split it!
You may refer as many people as you wish and receive a reward for each person (none of the people you refer may receive a reward for "referring" you if you attend the class).

For more information, visit http://www.myohealth.net/ce-classes--.html

Thank you in advance for referring!

01/29/2019

Despite their importance in mobility and general health, the hip flexors are the most neglected major muscle group in strength training.

02/17/2018

I believe the body heals as a whole unit: mind, body, spirit. As healers, we need to be mindful of all aspects of healing. I encourage you to add this to your skill set of healing as a massage therapist :)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"My life was filled with excruciating back and shoulder pain until I applied Dr. Sarno's principles, and in a matter of weeks my back pain disappeared. I never suffered a single symptom again...I owe Dr. Sarno my life." - Howard SternMusculoskeletal pain disorders have re...

02/10/2018

Learn how pelvic girdle stabilization can successfully treat ITB Syndrome.
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ITB Syndrome (Iliotibial friction syndrome) is one of the most common causes of "Runner's Knee" and can account for up to 22% of overuse injuries in runners. Being an overuse injury, it is caused by repeated trauma rather than a specific incident.

02/02/2018

Hamstring health determines back health. Don't overlook this important muscle group when a client comes in with back pain!
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A hamstring strain is a common leg injury involving a tear in one or more of the hamstring muscles. A hamstring strain can range from mild to very severe involving a complete tear of the hamstring muscle.

06/07/2017

The iliopsoas is often overlooked as the main cause of low back pain. Prolonged sitting or overexertion can shorten it, causing it to pull on the low back when in a standing position (or laying flat). Releasing the iliopsoas plays a critical role in solving low back issues.
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This psoas resource page includes basic information about the psoas and it's relationship to BACK PAIN, YOGA, EMOTION. Page includes links to other articles

06/01/2017

Groin pain can be a mystery. Try releasing the adductors at the groin along with sartorius, iliopsoas and the deep lateral rotators deep to the gluts. A full pelvic girdle stabilization corrects the many possible causes of groin pain without relapse.
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Groin pain is a common sporting injury in high speed running, change of direction or jumping and landing sports. The musculature is complicated with highly stressed anchor points and the involvement of pelvis joints plus your lumbosacral spine. These injuries can cause a