Performance Therapy — Elbow
Five Stretches for Elbow & Wrist Pain
Posted by Stuart Hinds on
Myofascial Trigger Points (MTPs) are ubiquitous, and myofascial pain affects as much as 85% of the population at some time in their life. The impact of myofascial pain on health can be severe as patients not only suffer from pain and loss of function, but also from impaired mood and decreased quality of life. Elbow and wrist pain are common, and may often be associated with trigger points in the muscles of the upper arm, lower arm, and shoulder. Stretching alone is unlikely to dissipate trigger points, but it may help accelerate the process as part of a broader treatment...
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Trigger Point Therapy for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
Posted by Stuart Hinds on
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a frequently overlooked peripheral nerve compression or tension event that is often difficult to diagnose. It occurs when nerves and/or blood vessels become compressed in their passageway through the thoracic outlet which sits between your collarbone and first rib. In this video, Stuart Hinds demonstrates assessment and treatment of interface restrictions in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS).