Benjamin Institute: Orthopedic Massage #4 – Thoracic Outlet with Whitney Lowe

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a common nerve compression pathology. Yet there is a great deal of misunderstanding and misinformation about this condition. While massage therapy can be highly effective in addressing thoracic outlet syndrome complaints, it may also aggravate symptoms if the proper location of nerve compression is not adequately identified. In this webinar Whitney [...]

Benjamin Institute: Orthopedic Massage #6 – Pathologies of the Hand & Fingers with Whitney Lowe

The human hand is a marvel of anatomical and biomechanical complexity. As massage therapists, it is also the primary tool of our trade. Many occupational injuries involve disorders of the hand and fingers. As most of these soft tissues are easily accessible to palpation, massage therapy is a highly valuable approach for addressing pain complaints [...]

Unraveling the Mystery of Ankle Pain #1: Anterior Ankle Ligament Sprains

It’s easy to picture accidents that cause lateral ankle sprains, so it is no surprise that anterior ligament sprains are the most common cause of ankle pain. At least four different ankle injuries can be the cause, but swelling and/or tearing of the lateral-anterior ligaments top the list of these common ankle injuries.  Once you have correctly [...]