Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the Erector Spinae Group

Interestingly and contrary to what some of us have been taught the erector spinae don’t hold the spine erect! This muscle group is designed to activate during extension from flexion, i.e. standing upright from bending forward. The erector spinae has three divisions each of which may manifest a trigger point. 00:00 - Introduction 00:07 - Identifying the Erector Spinae Muscles 00:45 - Anatomy and Function of the Erector Spinae 02:00 - Trigger Points in Erector Spinae 02:45 - Locating Trigger Points 03:30 - Techniques for Finding Trigger Points 04:45 - Treating the Trigger Points 06:00 - Ischemic Pressure Technique 07:00 - Summary and Conclusion According to Travell, and Simons, individual pain patterns of several trigger points that refer pain to the Lumbosacral region may blend into each other. Dr. Jonathan Kuttner is a chronic pain specialist who has been teaching and writing about trigger point therapy for over 30 years. In 2014, Dr. Kuttner was awarded a lifetime achievement award from the NAMTPT for his contribution to trigger point therapy. Dr. Kuttner is an NAT presenter and his online courses can be accessed at: www.nielasher.com