Self-Care for Low Back Pain: Acupressure & Fascial Manipulation
When patients ask what more they can do to speed up recovery from low back pain, my answer is often, “Yes, there’s more!” In addition to...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Aug 3015 min read
Spinal Osteoarthritis: Manual Therapy and Exercise
Spinal osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects millions worldwide, causing significant pain and stiffness that can impact your...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Aug 1324 min read
Jaw Pain: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are a group of common but complex conditions that affect the jaw and surrounding areas, often due to a...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Jun 269 min read
Foot Drop Solutions: The Power of Manual Therapy and Functional Exercises
Foot drop is a gait abnormality where the front part of the foot cannot be lifted, often due to nerve injury, muscle weakness, or...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Jun 266 min read
The Healing Hands Paradox: Nurturing Therapists in a Physically Demanding Profession
Manual therapy is both rewarding and physically demanding. Therapists use their skills and energy to relieve pain and enhance patient...
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
Jun 129 min read
Shoulder Injuries Part 3 - The Rotator Cuff + Shoulder Diagnosis
In this section we will delve into the vital rotator cuff muscles and examine the implications of injury or limitations in these...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Jun 67 min read
Using MSR Pro Exercise Prescription Pads
The MSR Pro Prescription Exercise Pads provide practitioners with a streamlined and efficient way to prescribe individualized exercise...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Feb 110 min read
The Serratus Anterior – An MSR Approach
The serratus anterior, often heralded as the "boxer's muscle," plays a quintessential role in orchestrating upper limb mobility and the...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 259 min read
The Triceps – An MSR Approach
The triceps brachii muscle is a cornerstone of upper limb anatomy. It serves as the principal extensor of the elbow joint and plays a...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 177 min read
The Biceps & Brachialis – An MSR Approach
The biceps brachii and brachialis muscles are fundamental to forearm movement and elbow flexion, playing a significant role in both...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Dec 18, 20237 min read
The Quadratus Lumborum – An MSR Approach
The Quadratus Lumborum (QL), a key stabilizer of the lumbar spine and pelvis, is integral to postural alignment and mechanical...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Dec 12, 20239 min read
The Deep Flexors - A Motion Specific Release Approach
The deep flexors of the lower leg — the posterior tibial tendon (PTT), flexor digitorum longus (FDL), and flexor hallucis longus (FHL) —...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Nov 22, 202310 min read
Racquet Sports - Optimizing Performance – Part 3
Part 3 of our series, 'Optimizing Racquet Sports Performance,' focuses on the lower body's vital role. We'll examine the biomechanics of...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Nov 19, 202315 min read
Neck Pain: Effective Solutions
Neck pain, a common and complex issue, is often best treated with a combination of manual therapy, myofascial release, and targeted...
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Dr. Brian Abelson
Aug 24, 202311 min read
Tinnitus: Manual Therapy and Exercise
Tinnitus, commonly described as persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, is a complex condition that disrupts the lives and mental...
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Dr. Brian Abelson DC
Mar 27, 202312 min read
Sciatica Part 2: Non-Disc Causes & Diagnosis
Updated 05/01/2020
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