Lets talk about trigger points today.

I want to share with you a tool that I use for my trigger points and for self myofascial release (SMR) while I am traveling.

Quick Traveling Tool for Trigger Points

In the video, I am coming to you from Orlando, Florida.

I share with you in the video:

1. A tool that I travel with.
2. Why I am a huge fan of foam rollers.
3. Why a 1 foot foam roller is useless to travel with.
4. Something a foam roller can’t do, but helps.

Sitting on the plane for hours does not help the body out.  So it is nice to land and take a few minutes in the hotel room to relax. I find if I roll out for a minute are two, it makes the stretching more effective.

Take 128 seconds to watch the video on:

==>  Travel Tool for Trigger Points

If you are looking for a trigger point course, make sure to check out the upcoming course on the topic in April.

Muscle Imbalances Revealed Review

Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0 has been out for 4 months and the kind words about the program keep coming in.

I just got another great review for MIR2.

“Product Muscle Imbalances Revealed by Rick Kaselj is complete and is an important tool in my repertoire of works in practice. It is easy to use and understand. The various presentations allow us to touch a wide variety of muscle imbalances that may apply to both a general sports population. Its content will be definitely very helpful to me to optimize the training of my clients.”

Xavier Roy
Montreal, Quebec
Performance Specialist

Xavier did a detailed review of the MIR2 resource.  To read the full review from Xavier, click here.

The cool thing was Xavier’s review was all in French.  I am from Western Canada and did learn French in grade school but it has been some time since I have had to use it.  I used an online translator to help me translate things.

Thank you for the kind words, Xavier!

Helping People with Shoulder Pain

As you know, I am very passionate about helping people with their shoulder injuries and pain.  It is great to hear when those with shoulder pain follow my Scapular Stabilization Exercise Program and get the results they are looking for.

“I used Scapular Stabilization Exercise Program on myself and it was very helpful. My right serratus anterior is a lot bigger than my left, probably because I kept training while I had problems with my supraspinatus.  My right scapula used to move really bad, I would feel a tingle around the medial border when I would abduct my arm. I used the program and no more tingling anymore. My right shoulder complex still isnt 100%, but it’s a lot better.”

Thanks again,
Nick Mudaliar

Few Kind Words for the Exercise Rehabilitation Courses

I have a little break from courses but here are a few kind words from a Pilates instructor who attended my Exercise Rehabilitation of the Lower Back and Shoulder.

If you are looking for upcoming courses:

==>  Upcoming Fitness Education Courses

That is it.

If you have any feedback, positive or negative, make sure to send it to me at support(at)exercisesforinjuries.com .

Take care.

Rick Kaselj, MS

I got an update from William Huhn on his trigger point courses.

He has been presenting them in New Westminster, Nanaimo, and now in Poland.

Mark down the dates that Bill will be in New Westminster:

Understanding Trigger Points to Overcome Pain with William N. Huhn – April 16, 2011

HANDS-ON: Trigger Point for Lumbar, Hips, Buttocks and Groin Issues – April 17, 2011

Here is the very exciting update from Bill.

Trigger Point in Poland – August 2010

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When I was researching for my blog post on posture and scapular muscles, I came across a great presentation.

Please note I am a fitness professional.  I do no manual therapy but I found the presentation very informative on better understanding trigger points and different manual therapy techniques when it comes to dealing with myofascial pain.

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Bill Huhn has sent me another blog post for you.

He talks about trigger point therapy for headaches and migraines.

Enjoy the post!

Trigger Point Therapy for Headaches and Migraines

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I have part two of Bill Huhn’s guest blog post on trigger point therapy and rotator cuff exercises.

In part one, Bill Huhn explained:

Why Your Clients Should Stop Exercising and Get Trigger Points Therapy

In this blog post, Bill gives his recommendation when rehabilitating the shoulder.

Bill Huhn’s Recommended Trigger Point Protocol for Rehabilitating Shoulder Issues

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Hey, look where I am?

Trigger Point Therapy and Rotator Cuff Exercises

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Today I have a guest blog post for you from Bill Huhn.

Bill is a Trigger Point Bodyworker and will be teaching the upcoming courses:

Understanding Trigger Points to Overcome Pain with William N. Huhn – March 6, 2010

HANDS-ON: Trigger Point for Shoulder & Migraine Issues with William N. Huhn – March 7, 2010

Enjoy the blog post.

I know Bill shocked me with a few of the things he said about exercise and trigger points.

Why Your Clients Should Stop Exercising if they Have Trigger Points

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After I finished up presenting Exercise rehabilitation of the Hip at Douglas College where I go through Piriformis Syndrome.

A great question came up about foam rolling the piriformis so I wanted to share with you a quick tip on foam rolling the piriformis.

I know the video is short.  The batteries of the camera were almost dead and I wanted to share this tip with you before I forgot.

The foam roller is great for foam rolling the piriformis.

It is one of the things that I recommend for someone that has piriformis syndrome.

Foam rolling the piriformis helps self massage the piriformis and address any trigger points that are in the piriformis.

There are two ways to foam roll the piriformis.

One is less intense and maybe appropriate for someone who has high sensitivity in the piriformis.

The second is one way of hitting the piriformis right on.

Two Ways of Foam Rolling Your Piriformis Muscle

==>  CLICK HERE to watch the video on foam rolling your piriformis muscle

I didn’t do a video of the two piriformis exercises but I took a few photos.

In the first photo, I foam rolling my piriformis.  Explaining how to do the exercise.  You start by sitting on the foam roller with your  ischial tuberosity (sits bones) on the foam roller.  You bring the right foot on top of the left knee.  Then you shift your weight onto your right cheek.  Then you roll the foam roller from below your sits bone to above your sit bone.

Foam Rolling Piriformis

In the second photo is the set up of the foam roller.  I am not on the foam roller but I am showing you the position you are in and the position the foam roller is in.  If you look the foam roller is perpendicular to the right leg which if the side that is being foam rolled.

Foam Rolling Piriformis - Perpendicular

In the third photo I show you the angle that hits the piriformis right on.  If you look the foam roller is at a 45 degree angle to the right leg.

Foam Rolling Piriformis - 45 Degree Angle

I would recommend trying the foam rolling of the piriformis with your client but remember, you need to be selective.  Some clients maybe to sensitive for them to foam roll the piriformis and some will have difficulties getting in and out of the position.

If  you are looking for more foam rolling tips, I would recommend that you check out when the next time I am teaching Foam Roller Essentials – Stretching, Active Release and Balance course. It is a fun class and I go through all kinds of foam rolling exercises.

Rick Kaselj, MS

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Here is a little more information on William Huhn’s Trigger Point Courses.

Saturday, September 26, 2009 – 8:45 am to 5:30 pm
Understanding Trigger Points to Overcome Pain
Douglas College (Royal Ave & 8th St ) – New Westminster, BC
CLICK HERE for a Full Outline of the Course
CLICK HERE to Register for this Course
 

Sunday, September 27, 2009 – 8:45 am to 3:30 pm
HANDS-ON: Trigger Points for Lumbar, Hips, Buttocks and Groin Issues
Douglas College (Royal Ave & 8th St ) – New Westminster, BC
CLICK HERE for a Full Outline of the Course
CLICK HERE to Register for this Course

Even if you don’t plan to attend the trigger point courses, here is some great information on Trigger Points.

If you are a fitness professional you need to watch and read the below.

Why Trigger Points are Important for Fitness Professionals? (Interview)

Trigger Points & Athletes (Video)

CLICK HERE to Watch the Video

Myofascial Trigger Points and Chronic Pain (Article)

CLICK HERE for the Article

P.S. – If trigger points are not your thing, you can see what other fitness education course that I have coming up.  CLICK HERE to see upcoming courses!

Rick Kaselj, MS

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In this session you will learn how to release your own myofascial trigger points.  Releasing your own myofacial trigger points will help decrease muscle hypertonicity, soreness and improve flexibility.  Releasing trigger points leads to optimal neuro-muscular tone and function.

To See the Full Outline of the Myorelease Technique