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Headaches and Trigger Point Therapy

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Filed Under (Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Trigger Point Courses) by Rick Kaselj on 12-04-2010

Bill Huhn Trigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff 9 216x300 Headaches and Trigger Point TherapyBill 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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Trigger Point Therapy Protocol for Rehabilitation of a Shoulder Injury

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Filed Under (Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Interviews, Trigger Point Courses) by Rick Kaselj on 05-03-2010

Bill Huhn Trigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff 6 300x171 Trigger Point Therapy Protocol for Rehabilitation of a Shoulder Injury

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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Trigger Point Therapy and Rotator Cuff Exercises

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Filed Under (Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Trigger Point Courses) by Rick Kaselj on 21-02-2010

Hey, look where I am?

Trigger Point Therapy and Rotator Cuff Exercises

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Why Your Client’s Should Stop Exercising and Get Trigger Points Therapy

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Filed Under (Trigger Point Courses) by Rick Kaselj on 09-02-2010

Bill Huhn Trigger Point Therapy Why Your Clients Should Stop Exercising and Get Trigger Points TherapyToday 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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Foam Rolling for the Piriformis

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Filed Under (Foam Rolling, Trigger Point Courses) by Rick Kaselj on 02-11-2009

FOAMROLLERESSENTIALSstretchactivereleasebalance 217x300 Foam Rolling for the PiriformisAfter 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Trigger Point Courses with Willam Huhn

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Filed Under (Fitness Education, Trigger Point Courses) by Rick Kaselj on 13-09-2009

Bill Huhn Trigger Points 2 Trigger Point Courses with Willam HuhnHere 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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The Myorelease Technique with Andrew Peters

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Filed Under (Fitness Education, Trigger Point Courses) by Rick Kaselj on 09-03-2009


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