The Psoas (pronounced “so as”) is the only muscle to connect the lumbar spine to the legs. The Psoas is perhaps the single most involved muscle, and it is the cause of most grief in the low back, neck, shoulders and especially the hip joint.  Often, the patient will complain of feeling sore in the groin. A… continue reading »

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What is the Psoas Muscle? The Psoas is the only muscle to connect the lumbar spine to the legs. The Psoas is perhaps the single most involved muscle, and it is the cause of most grief in the low back, neck, shoulders and especially the hip joint.  Often, the patient will complain of feeling sore in the… continue reading »

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I had a telephone call from Tony Grimaldi who told me he was the Conditioner for the Canterbury Bulldogs. The Bulldogs were to play the North Queensland Cowboys on the Friday night and the team would need massages prior to the game and asked if I could help. We arranged entry to the grounds and I was… continue reading »

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The Shoulder: The shoulder complex consists of three bones and three separate joints. The Bones of the Shoulder: Humerus:  the upper arm bone Scapula: the shoulder blade Clavicle: the collarbone The scapula, known as the shoulder blade, is an unusual shaped bone and includes: Glenoid Cavity:  A shallow socket on one end of the scapula. Acromion:  A part of the scapula that projects… continue reading »

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Benefits of Massage Therapy Massage is the manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function of those tissues, improving relaxation and well-being. There are many benefits that can be obtained through massage therapy. Relaxation, stress and pain relief are just some of them, but there are also many added benefits that can be achieved through… continue reading »

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Trigeminal Neuralgia. Trigeminal Neuralgia is also called trigeminal tic, and is often referred to as the “suicide disease”.  It is a chronic condition affecting the trigeminal nerve which is one of the largest nerves in the head. Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms include sudden, sharp, stabbing, shock-like, or shooting pain in the face­… usually the right side… and often… continue reading »

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Massage is thought to be the oldest form of medical therapy practiced on the human body. The different types of massage and the various techniques that encompass them stem from our most celebrated civilizations and their traditional beliefs ancient Greek and Rome, ancient India, Japan and China. The Chinese wrote the first book about massage 3000 years… continue reading »

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