Touch Therapy Science

17/04/2019

Trigger Point

This first video is a short explanation and introduction to the trigger point. Many health and pain problems, like frozen shoulder, chronic neck stiffness an...

14/04/2019

What do the new government guidelines for exercise and physical activity mean for you? It depends on your age and ability, but overall, move more, sit less.

12/04/2019

Tight hip flexor musculature causes excessive anterior tilt of the pelvis... hyperlordosis of the lumbar spine... hyperkyphosis of the thoracic spine... hypolordosis of the lower neck with hyperextension of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint…

09/04/2019

Arthritis pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Researchers recently investigated whether massages can help alleviate the pain.

05/04/2019

Trigger Points in the Quadratus Lumborum are a frequent cause of acute lower back pain Most episodes of LBP are self-limited, however, episodes do tend to become more frequent with age LBP is most commonly due to repeated stress on the lumbar spine over many years (“degeneration”), although an a...

03/04/2019

Research continues to show that massage may help with symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis but what does massaging someone with MS look like? We speak to a couple of people with MS about their experience…

16/03/2019

16/03/2019

Neck Pain and Trigger Points Neuromuscular Stretching Technique Trigger Point Therapy - Where to Start? Trigger points are common in all the main shoulder and neck muscles In fact just about all of us have latent trigger points, usually as a result of poor posture .... one of those simple things tha...

01/03/2019

I have always had a keen interest in anatomy. My Gran had trained to become a nurse but when she was due to finally sit her exams she ended up having to look after her own Mother and was never able to complete her training. When I was at school, I felt as if I …

21/01/2019

Researchers untangle the multifarious nature of muscle aging. So far, the only reliable treatment is exercise.

16/01/2019