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All About the Tensor Fascia Lata Muscle (TFL)
Wikipedia Not “Tensor Lata Fascia”, nor “Fascia Tensor Lata” It’s easy to get the name mixed up. Many people search for “tensor lata fascia” or “fascia tensor lata,” but the correct order is tensor fascia lata . Technically, it’s the “tensor fasciae latae”, but that is used less often in common practice and gets us too deep into difficult Latin grammar. The Latin roots tell us what it means: Tensor = stretcher Fascia(e) = of the fascia (connective tissue throughout the bo

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Endometriosis, Perimenopause, and Pain Relief: Why Women’s Pain Deserves Better Care
It’s not unusual for women to come to me with a long story behind their pain — not just in the body, but in the process of trying to get...

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Massaging the Abdomen for Constipation Relief: How Bodywork Can Support Digestion
via Wikimedia Many people seek out massage for pain relief or relaxation—but fewer realize how much manual therapy can support internal...

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Understanding Pain Relief: Bodywork, Movement, and Misinformation
One problem I dealt with for decades, and I know is a source of frustration for many of my clients, is how to know what to do for one’s...

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Pain Science Primer
A pain science primer for understanding the why and how of pain in order to alleviate your pain.

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Preparing for Your First Rolfing® Session: What to Wear & More
A guide to being prepared for your first Rolfing session.

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