by Katrina Jenkins | Jul 14, 2025 | blogs
How Massage Therapy Helps with Neck and Back Pain There is a connection between neck and back pain – if you’ve ever had bodywork done before, your practitioner may have informed you of this if you reported experiencing both. Your spine functions as a singular...
by Katrina Jenkins | Mar 10, 2025 | blogs
Your Sternocleidomastoid and its Trigger Points The sternocleidomastoid, named for the areas to which it attaches (the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid process), is one of the largest and most superficial neck muscles. While responsible for flexion, extension, and...
by Katrina Jenkins | Aug 14, 2023 | blogs
Muscle Group of the Week: Scalenes In the lateral aspect of your neck, you have three paired muscles known as the scalenes. The anterior, middle, and posterior scalenes form what is called the posterior triangle of the neck, which is located behind the...
by Katrina Jenkins | May 22, 2023 | blogs
The Link Between Neck Pain and Respiratory Issues Neck pain is one of the most, if not the very most, reported musculoskeletal issues we encounter here at Moyer Total Wellness. Chronic neck discomfort isn’t just painful for your muscles and limiting for your joints. ...
by Katrina Jenkins | Feb 13, 2023 | blogs
Treating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The thoracic outlet, located in your upper chest area, is what the narrow space between your collarbone (clavicle) and your first rib is called. Inside this thoracic outlet lies the brachial plexus, which is a network of nerves and...
