“Sit up straight!” or “Don’t slouch!” are expressions that resonate with most of us from our childhood; where we were constantly nagged by our family members. In hindsight- I certainly wish I’d paid more attention to my mother’s wise words as it would have saved me a lot of bother. Now, I have to constantly remind myself to maintain ideal alignment during normal day to day tasks - which is easier said than done. The majority of patients who come to Perfect Balance suffering f

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Most of us have felt the “knots” or tight spots; or asked a friend or loved one to get stuck into that muscle in the hope that it will release some tension or pain. But what are these “knots” and why does a deep massage or lots of pressing help alleviate the tension or discomfort associated with them? Trigger point formation and release is not an exact science; with many hypotheses out there as to their precise pathophysiology. In short: muscle is made up of a series of prote