This lesson introduces the basis of Orthopedic massage. John discusses his experience, and the techniques used in this class, including deep transverse friction, ischemic compression, CRAC stretching. He then discusses contraindications to the work.

This lesson demonstrates orthopedic massage work on the quadratus lumborum, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and serratus posterior inferior.

This lesson demonstrates how to work on the psoas, iliacus, and ilio-psoas attachment.

Test your knowledge of the deep back muscles with this interactive anatomy activity designed for massage therapists and bodyworkers. Identify key structures including the erector spinae group, multifidus, longissimus, iliocostalis, and splenius muscles while reinforcing functional anatomy and palpation skills. This activity helps build faster recognition and deeper understanding of deep posterior spinal anatomy for clinical and therapeutic work.

This lesson demonstrates how to work on the rectus abdominis, the iliolumbar ligament and the paraspinals.

This lesson demonstrates how the piriformis muscle relates to sciatic pain. John shows how to evaluate the muscle for length, and if short, how to release it.

This lesson shows a functional assessment of the hamstring muscles. Then John demonstrates how to work the muscle belly, and the tendinous attachment at the ischial tuberosity (in side posture).

This lesson shows how to evaluate for riders strain which involves the adductor longus and occasionally the gracilis. The strain happens at the musculo-tendonous junction. John demonstrates how to use cross fiber friction to offer relief.

This lesson demonstrates how to assess the rectus femoris for strength, and how to apply orthopedic massage techniques to the muscle.

This lesson shows how to perform a functional assessment to the adductor magnus. John speaks about how this muscle can mimic a hamstring tear, and demonstrates how to apply orthopedic massage techniques to the area.

Test your knowledge of the anterior hip muscles with this interactive anatomy quiz designed for massage therapists and bodyworkers. Identify key structures including the iliopsoas, tensor fasciae latae, rectus femoris, and adductor group while reinforcing functional anatomy and palpation skills. This quiz helps build faster recognition and deeper understanding of anterior hip anatomy for clinical and therapeutic work.

Test your knowledge of the posterior hip muscles with this interactive anatomy quiz focusing on the deep external rotators and gluteal region. This module helps reinforce accurate muscle identification for assessment and treatment planning. Ideal for massage therapists and bodyworkers refining their hip anatomy skills.

Working on some of the larger leg muscles can be difficult with your hands, but incredibly easy if you use your foot. This lesson shows how to perform deep compression to the leg muscles using your feet. This includes working the hamstrings, lateral hip, adductor magnus and achilles tendon.

This lesson shows how to work the achilles’ tendon using cross fiber friction. John also shows how to work the gastrocnemius and soleus. Finally he shows how to teach a client to cross fiber friction on themselves as self-care.

The peroneus longus and brevis muscles can also be affected by a lateral ankle sprain, and in this lesson John demonstrates how to work these muscles and cross fiber fiber friction the tendons.

Continuing working on ankle sprain injuries, this lesson demonstrates work on the tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum and flexor hallucis tendons. John then shows self care work that the client can perform at home.

Tennis leg is a small tear in the medial distal head of the gastrocnemius. He then discusses non-weight bearing, non-resistive movement to help the healing process, and final includes self care exercises that the client can perform themselves.

This lesson shows how to work the tibialis anterior, including work for trigger points and self care for the client to release the muscles themselves. He also discusses finding a ‘jump sign’ to discover the location of a trigger point.

This lesson discusses common trigger points in the upper trapezius, and how to apply orthopedic massage techniques to relieve the trigger point referral patterns.

Release trigger points in the supraspinatus muscle

How to release trigger points in the teres major and minor muscles

How to release trigger points in the latissimus dorsi muscle.

Test your knowledge of the posterior muscle images. This label matching quiz will help you to test your knowledge.

How to release the subclavius muscle

How to release the pectoralis major and minor muscle

How to release the coracobrachialis muscle

How to release the deltoid muscle.

How to massage and stretch the biceps muscle and tendon attachments.

How to Massage the brachlialis

How to work on tennis elbow.

How to address golfers elbow.

Releasing the finger extensors

How to release the finger flexor muscles.

Test your knowledge of the anterior and posterior arm muscles. This label matching quiz will help you to test your knowledge.

Perform cross fiber friction on the finger joint capsules.