Therapeutic Insight: The Myofascial Release Perspective— You Are Not an Object By John F. Barnes, P.T., L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B. (Originally published on January 3, 2011) I have been a featured speaker at the American Back Society’s symposiums for more than 25 years. The American Back Society is comprised of a large group of the country’s …
Therapeutic Insight: The John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Perspective— Rufus, the Cat By John F. Barnes, P.T., L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B. (Originally published on May 7, 2013) Rufus chose his owner by showing up on her doorstep and refusing to leave. Rufus’ surgical history, as assessed by the vet, was that he was neutered and later …
You may have heard this already… recent numbers show $3.3 Trillion dollars (Trillion with a CAPITAL “T”) is spent in the US on Healthcare. That’s $10,300 per person per year. Are we the healthiest country in the world? Not close (we’re not even in the top 10). Then you realize we spent twice as much …
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese healing method that is commonly used for therapeutic purposes. Recently, some practitioners also offer acupuncture for cosmetic purposes. This cosmetic acupuncture, often referred to as facial acupuncture or facial rejuvenation acupuncture aims to improve the appearance of the skin and reduce signs of aging, stimulate circulation, promote collagen production, and …
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment method that is based on the insertion of thin needles into specific points of the body and has been widely used by physical therapists to manage musculoskeletal or neurological symptoms. Usually, a physical therapist uses Acupuncture as a complementary or adjunctive therapy to other treatments such as manual therapy, …
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Good standing posture is the alignment of your body in a manner that places the least amount of strain on your muscles, bones, and joints, and promotes balance and stability. In good posture, your head, neck, spine, hips, and legs are aligned in a natural, neutral position that helps you move and perform everyday activities …
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Myofascial release is a type of manual therapy used for the treatment of tightened muscles, skin, or fascia that could result from overusing the muscles, repeated muscle tension, injuries, poor posture, and even from mental stress. To cope with tightened fascia, the physical therapist often uses myofascial release therapy that helps in relieving pain, improving …
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