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This complete guide to treating patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or piriformis syndrome, combines multiple techniques—rather than the usual single approach—to get quicker and more resilient results. Focusing on the practical application of skills acquired in twenty years of treating elite athletes, Paula Clayton provides a comprehensive guide to the latest discussions of the therapeutic handling of fascial tissue, dry needling, instrument-assisted soft-tissue manipulation, and dynamic taping. Presenting material formerly unavailable in one volume, this book provides evidence-based information on fundamental principles that enable practitioners to map approaches to dysfunction and injury before attempting hands-on treatments. Superbly designed for ease of use and supported with full-color illustrations that clarify and complement the text, this book puts decades of experience and research at readers' fingertips, expanding their ability to both improve their practice and educate their patients.

A world-renowned clinician's practical and complete guide to understanding and alleviating neurological pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs.Sciatica is the acute or chronic feeling of pain, hot or cold, numbness, weakness, "electric shocks" or strange sensations, starting near your seat and going down your leg. It is a condition for which some 20 million Americans will seek help this year. Usually neurological, sciatica may originate with a herniated disk, spinal stenosis, or piriformis syndrome, and may be caused by a fall, physical overextension, or being cramped in an airplane or car. In Sciatica Solutions, Loren Fishman, MD, a researcher with twenty-five years of experience, offers help. In easy-to-understand terms, he demystifies the relationship between neurological injury and sciatica, explains the most common causes, and leads you to an exact diagnosis. Outlining the range of physical therapy, medicinal, and surgical options, Fishman focuses on a comprehensive guide to behavioral, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments you can make for lasting comfort and cure. 20 illustrations.

Features: Ideal for targeting small muscles such as calves, piriformis, and pecs Encourages blood and oxygen flow to enhance overall movement, range of motion and performance Foam surface is easier to clean and more hygienic than cloth 2.6-inch diameter, 1.2 ounces Backed by 1 year manufacturer's warranty Trigger Point Massage Ball 5" Green/Black

Trigger Point MBX Massage Ball Sports Medicine : The Trigger Point MBX massage ball is a small and powerful tool to help target tough areas. You can create intense pinpoint pressure youd find from a massage therapist, on your own. Zero in on specific areas like the piriformis, pec, and calf muscles. Now myofascial release techniques become easier to do when youre traveling, at the office, or right after a tough workout at the gym or track. The ONLY massage tool designed specifically for replicating the feeling of a massage therapists elbow. Relax overworked muscles of the pec, calves, and piriformis to alleviate minor aches, pains and tension. The extra firm EVA foam and slip resistant texture compresses and grips muscle tissue. Convenient size is perfect for travel.

An illustrated guide that contains a brief overview of the causes of sciatica and the exercises you should do to decompress the spine and relieve pain from a bulging disc, and how to release the piriformis muscle. The information in this manual is the result of a popular workshop the author developed in 2012 and continue to teach a series of 8 week classes. Her students have improved and in many cases resolved and healed their sciatic pain with the approach outlined in this manual. As a bonus the author included stretches for a sore back and relaxation poses. Since publication, the manual has become a resource for yoga teachers, Chiropractors, Registered Massage Therapists and Occupational Therapists. Large 8.5 x 11 format. The author is currently working on a revised and expanded. For more tips on sciatica visit her facebook page Sciatica Pain 101.