Performance Therapy

Taping for Lower Back Pain

Posted by Stuart Hinds on Jan 17, 2018

Stuart Hinds demonstrates the taping technique for the erector spinae trigger points - useful for many forms of generalised lower back pain.

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Tags: Back Pain, Erector Spinae, Taping, Trigger Point Therapy

Treating the Forearm Flexors

Posted by Stuart Hinds on Jan 05, 2018

Stuart Hinds demonstrates treatment of the forearm flexors. The repetitive actions of throwing and climbing can place considerable amounts of mechanical stress on the inside of the elbow joint. This stress can cause the development of tendon tears and failure over time.

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Tags: Forearm Flexors, Trigger Point Therapy, Wrist

Treating the Gluteus Minimus using Trigger Point Therapy

Posted by Stuart Hinds on Jan 05, 2018

Stuart Hinds presents treatment for the gluteus minimus using Trigger Point Therapy. A huge percentage of leg pain, including sciatica, has a connection to gluteus minimus and hamstrings.

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Tags: Gluteus Minimus, Hip, Sciatica, Trigger Point Therapy

Self Help Tips for Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted by Stuart Hinds on Jan 04, 2018

The carpal tunnel is located on the palm side of your wrist. Its' main role is to protect the most important nerve to your hand and the nine tendons that help bend your fingers. When this nerve is compressed, it causes numbness, tingling and eventually hand weakness. Read ahead to learn more about CTS and some self-help tips.

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Tags: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, CTS, Stretching, Taping, Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Posted by Stuart Hinds on Dec 31, 2017

Rotator cuff tendinitis results from the irritation and inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles in the area underlying the acromion. The condition is sometimes known as pitcher’s shoulder though it is a common injury in all sports requiring overhead arm movements, including tennis, volleyball, swimming and weightlifting.