I’m Cat Matlock at FreeBody. Let’s talk about the hamstrings and why they get so out of whack. You will learn some basic anatomy, why the hamstrings are so important in the health of the back and hips, and what their relationship is with the belly. I...
Hi everyone. Today, I want to talk to you about common causes of a reverse cervical curve or lost curve in your neck. Then I will share some simple steps that you can do to reestablish your cervical curve. I always like to ask my students, “What do you need...
Let’s talk about self-trigger point release. Trigger points are focal points of tension in our muscles. If you have tension, maybe tension headaches, a little tension in your shoulders or tension in your neck, you have by definition, trigger points. Trigger...
3 Ways to Get Rid of Trigger Points There are three basic ways for relieving trigger points in the tissues; manual trigger point therapy, dry needling, and self myofascial release. 1. Manual Trigger Point Therapy What is Manual Trigger Point Therapy? Manual Trigger...
In my last post, I described what trigger points actually are and how we get them. You can find that post here. In this post, we’re going to explore what symptoms of trigger points feel like. How do I know that I have trigger points? The fact is, all of us have some...
A trigger point is a focal point of tension in a muscle. This means that a part of your muscle is stuck in contraction and it is not able to release or relax. We don’t fully understand why this happens. All we do know is that it DOES happen and it can be what’s...
