Although it might seem that carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition born from long hours spent working on a computer keyboard, carpal tunnel syndrome actually has numerous causes. Bound by bones and ligaments, the carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway — about as big...
A sprained ankle is a common injury. Sometimes, all it takes to sprain your ankle is a roll, twist or turn of your ankle in an awkward way. This unnatural movement can stretch or tear the ligaments that help hold your ankle together. Ligaments are tough, elastic bands...
Achilles Tendinitis is inflammation of the Achilles (uh-KIL-eez) tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. Achilles tendonitis is often a running injury or other sport-related injury resulting from overuse,...
Medial SCHTP Medial SCHTPs usually cause restricted movement in the regions of the cervical spine and mandible. The SCHTP can also cause poor circulation and paresthesias in the arm. The therapist sits behind the patient and palpates the hernia. This is then pressed...
Lateral SCHTP Lateral SCHTPs cause discomfort and restricted movement in the shoulder. Patients describe their pain as deep as opposed to superficial, similar to their description of pain in a folding distortion. After the treatment the pain disappears, and the...
Axilla Herniated Triggerpoints Subscapular: Subscapular HTPs cause discomfort in the axilla and scapular region and may cause some restrictions in range of motion of the shoulder. The pain is typically described as being deep, with the patient pressing the fingertips...
Glutes “Bull’s Eye” Herniated Triggerpoint The most common hernia is the infra-piriformis HTP. This is described by Dr. Typaldos as the “Bull’s-Eye” herniated triggerpoint. This is present near the center of the glutes, inferior to the mid-point of...
Lumbar Herniated Triggerpoints Lumbar HTPs cause discomfort in the low back and may radiate discomfort into the gluteal region or down the lateral margin of the thigh. The pain is typically described as being deep, with the patient pressing the fingertips or the tip...
Groin Herniated Triggerpoints Usually presents like sports hernia. Patient will push in deep near the inguinal canal and inguinal ligament. Place thumb on the same spot and bear down while holding a deep direct pressure. Milk the release by pressing the tissue back...
When it comes to workplace injury, soft tissue massage is considered first aid for recordkeeping purposes, regardless of whether the health professional providing the treatment holds a certification in Active Release Techniques (ART): that’s the bottom-line...
