anatomy

Learning the specifics of the intrinsic muscles of the hand is knowledge that may not be used often, but for those clients who present with issues in their hands, it can prove invaluable.

By analyzing movement, you can determine where to focus your myofascial release on the held areas or your proprioceptive awareness work on the “forgotten” areas.

Don’t stop at the neck when your client has a headache. Keep working your way down. You (and your client) might be surprised at what you find.

“Anatomy education needs to move beyond memorization of origins, insertions, and organ systems, to the interconnectivity of the human body. The goal of the Fascial Net Plastination Project is to reveal the whole system."

When one muscle or tissue area is tight, a direct approach may only aggravate it more. Consider employing an alternative option.

Ongoing research suggests the sciatic nerve’s healthy functioning depends on its fascial connections.

Loose connective tissue, rich in water-loving hyaluronan, might play a key role in low-back pain.

Massaging the masseter—the main player in biting, chewing, and teeth grinding—can contribute to alleviating headaches.

Recognizing different tissue textures and densities upgrades your palpation skills.

No matter how many textbooks and photos massage therapists sift through, no experience can equate to seeing bodies and tissues in the dissection lab.

Learning about the core beyond the muscles can promote new ways of thinking about your hands-on work.