Online Myofascial Support for Body & Mind Times are strange and we are now all living with a lot more uncertainty than 12 months ago. According to independent charity The Health Foundation 69% of adults in the UK feel somewhat or very worried about the effect...
Self-help myofascial release – help yourself out of chronic pain Myofascial release is a therapy that works to release restrictions and trigger points that have formed in fascia and are contributing to chronic pain conditions, such as chronic pelvic pain. You can...
“A highly irritable localised spot of exquisite tenderness in a nodule in a palpable taut band of muscle” (Travell & Simons 1993) This may sound familiar if you have ever found tender spots when massaging or pressing on an area to relieve tension or pain. What you...
A closer look at our breathing Without getting too nerdy or technical, it’s sometimes interesting to understand a bit more about how our bodies work. In this article we’re going to have a look at breathing and how it happens without us even thinking about it. Every...
Understanding how visceral restrictions can cause referred pain The viscera are the internal organs of the body. They are contained within the body cavities and include the digestive tract, liver, kidneys, lungs and heart. Each viscera is contained within its own...
Exploring the fascial connections in the pelvis About 10% of adults, men and women, develop chronic pelvic pain. It’s a difficult and sometimes embarrassing condition for many people as the symptoms can include rectal, genital or abdominal discomfort or pain; pain...
Neck pain is a common complaint You probably don’t give much thought to your neck unless something goes wrong and you start feeling neck pain. The neck is a very under-appreciated part of the body and it works hard all the time you are awake and upright. It has to be...
Why does standing still make my lower back hurt? Back pain is the leading chronic pain condition worldwide, with over 80% of us experiencing it at some time in our lives. Common medical advice for back pain is to stand for periods of the day, but for many people...
Is it possible to stretch your connective tissue? There is some debate amongst therapists and researchers whether it is possible to stretch fascia and whether there is actually any benefit in stretching at all. Given that fascia has a tensile strength of 2 tonnes per...
Soft tissue causes of TMJ and jaw pain Clenching your jaw is a natural response to a stressful or frustrating event but imagine if your jaw was permanently stuck like this. Millions of people find themselves in a cycle of jaw clenching and tooth grinding (called...
The benefits of good breathing Breathing is such a natural and essential part of life, but it’s not something we usually notice much in daily life. This is because your breathing is controlled by the unconscious you. By this we don’t mean what happens when you are...
Keep your home working RSI free Remember when working from home used to be a bit of a luxury, not having to travel to the office or get dressed up? Suddenly lockdown has made home working the new normal and many workers find themselves coping with conditions that are...
How inflammation in fascia contributes to your pain Pain is a necessary and natural response to something potentially damaging. The problems arise when the pain response gets corrupted and turns into an unwanted chronic situation. For many of us our pain first happens...
The importance of armpits If you find that you are sitting more than usual, which may include working in an unfamiliar and cramped home set-up, then spare a thought for your armpits. They’re probably not an area you think about much, in fact my grandmother’s...
We live in stressful times Stressful situations and a sense of loss of control can make you feel anxious and even depressed. Your reactions aren’t just confined to your mind, because however you are thinking also affects your body. Stress triggers a release of the...
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