by Jason Williams | Mar 21, 2019 | Low Back, Neck
A “Pinched Nerve” is a simple term to describe what’s called radiculopathy. If you’ve been diagnosed with a pinched nerve by your doctor, the first and most important step to recovery is to determine what causes a pinched nerve. The term...
by Jason Williams | Mar 17, 2019 | Dry Needling, Muscle Discomfort, Neck, Shoulder, Upper Back
The Incredibly Common Upper Trapezius “Knot” I’ve written about the incredibly common upper trapezius knot before. It’s the tender, tight, and sometimes painful spot in what most of us call our upper back or neck. I’m not exaggerating...
by Jason Williams | Mar 5, 2019 | Dry Needling, Muscle Discomfort, Shoulder, Upper Back
Trapezius Pain SymptomsDry needling for upper trapezius pain is focused on addressing trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP), which are taut bands of skeletal muscle fibers that can cause muscle pain over the MTrP and also to areas around them and farther away....
by Jason Williams | Feb 28, 2019 | Hip, Psoas
Psoas pain symptoms generally include tenderness, tightness, and discomfort in the hip and lower back. If you’re trying to figure out if your hip flexors are a pain point, this content will give you an idea about whether they are or not. I always recommend...
by Jason Williams | Feb 27, 2019 | Hip, Psoas
Ah, the psoas muscle. Most of us who train frequently are familiar with the psoas muscle, short for iliopsoas, and commonly referred to as the “hip flexor.” “My hip flexors are tight.” “My hip flexors hurt.” “All this sitting...
