Physical factors in back pain

One of the primary contributory factors in back pain is short tight hip flexor muscles. This leads to capsular restriction in the hip joint, leading to an anteriorisation of the ilium on the motor dominant side.

Torsion of the pelvis causes a dysfunctional shift i...

Telepathy Tapes?

In a recent webinar, I was asked how a therapist can increase their clinical reasoning skills. The simplest answer is focus. Be present. Pay attention. Breaking that down and applying it to a treatment session would look like this:

During the intake process, listen with undivi...

The ‘Golden Rules’ of Stretching.
The purpose is to restore muscle resting length

The benefits; improved tissue hydration, restore glide, release Knots (Ep #6) resolve inflammation, restore normal ROM, to reduce nerve compression, tethering and irritation.

How to: Non-weight bearing, contract a...

Arthritis, Inflammation & Injury

Inflammation is your immune system's response to injury or infection
~ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21660-inflammation

Inflammation occurs when the body releases chemicals that trigger an immune response to fight off infection or heal damaged t...

Oils, Fats and the controversial Seed oils

Ultra-processed food can be defined as foods that are highly altered and typically contain a lot of added salt, sugar, fat, and industrial chemical additives
https://zoe.com/learn/what-is-ultra-processed-food

Salt - Mined salt and salt containing anti-...

In this episode of CMTV, Alison discusses Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC's) while Aubrey highlights two muscles that contribute to pain at the back of the knee.

In CMTV #8, Ali discusses the multitude of ways water impacts our health. From ingestion, digestion and elimination to tissue mobility and heat regulation, water keeps us moving! Aubrey introduces two often overlooked deep neck muscles, Longus colli and Longus capitis. These deep neck flexors may...

CMTV #7 Quality of life, the Elderly and Augmented Reality!
In episode 7, we chat with Ann Davey, CEO of Massage & Myotherapy Australia, about new developments and upcoming collaborative projects we are working on.

Ali discusses factors that influence Quality of life, issues for the Aging popula...

In this episode, Alison discusses the fundamental purpose of sleep. We look at its contribution to good health, the stages of sleep, the mechanism, and the ailments that can result when sleep is disrupted. Most importantly, we outline strategies for improving sleep!

Aubrey discusses the nature ...

In episode 5 of the CMTV podcast, Aubrey talks to James Waslaski about the topics they will each cover in their upcoming seminar in Dublin, Ireland, which will run from November 2nd to 4th, 2024.

James talks about ascending and descending syndromes associated with knee pain, while Aubrey discus...

In this episode of CMTV, Aubrey discusses the research and applications of Kinesiology Tape, and Alison begins explaining the A.N.S.W.E.R. to good health with A is for Air!

Research articles:
1) Ferreira, Ricardo & Resende, Rui & Roriz, Paulo. (2017). The Effects of Kinesio Taping® in Lower Limb...

In this episode of CMTV, Alison discusses how stuck fascia can create the appearance of cellulite and what we can do to mitigate this effect. Aubrey discusses musculoskeletal issues affecting the ankle and knee and why joints might click or pop.

In this episode, Alison and Aubrey discuss stretching principles and research, as well as Mast cells, histamine and allergies.