by Carolyn Zepf | Nov 18, 2010 | Therapist Tips and Tricks
Tools of the Trade: Muscle Energy Technique Muscle Energy Techniques were discovered by Dr. Fred Mitchell D.O. Dr. Mitchell invented the series of techniques to help his son, Fred Mitchell Jr., learn basic biomechanics as he was also studying to become...
by Carolyn Zepf | Nov 11, 2010 | Therapist Tips and Tricks
Over the next few weeks, I will be discussing the various tools or techniques that Osteopaths and Craniosacral Therapists use in their treatments. One of the advantages we have over other therapeutic disciplines is the number of treatment techniques we use. ...
by Carolyn Zepf | Oct 21, 2010 | Therapist Tips and Tricks
Most people have no idea what techniques their therapist uses during their treatments. Have you ever gone to your physical therapist and asked for them to use a “Myofascial technique” on you to get rid of your back pain? I would guess no you have not. That...
by Carolyn Zepf | Oct 7, 2010 | Therapist Tips and Tricks
Phase 5 – Mobility of the sacrum between the ilia. The last phase of the Primary Respiratory Mechanism is the mobility of the sacrum between the ilia. Like the cranial bones, the bones of the pelvis were once thought to have fused to form one bony structure. All the...
by Carolyn Zepf | Sep 23, 2010 | Therapist Tips and Tricks
What is Back pain Most of us think of back pain as sharp pain that can happen with lifting or bending forward. Back pain can feel like someone pinching you or it could be as bad as a sharp knife in our back . Some of us have experienced variations of this and...
