The muscles of mastication are many. But if one goes astray, it can downward spiral into a series of pain responses that no one wants. In this episode, Allison takes a closer look at the Masseter, its intricate attachments, and its similarities to a Lego brick.

Host:     

Contact Allison Denney: rebelmt@abmp.com     

Allison’s website: www.rebelmassage.com         

Allison Denney is a certified massage therapist and certified YouTuber. You can find her massage tutorials at YouTube.com/RebelMassage. She is also passionate about creating products that are kind, simple, and productive for therapists to use in their practices. Her products, along with access to her blog and CE opportunities, can be found at rebelmassage.com.       

Allison’s column in Massage & Bodywork magazine:  

“The Hand: A User’s Guide,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine. November/December 2021, page 81.

“Feelization: Connect with Clients on a Deeper Level,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine, September/October 2021, page 85.

“The Case for Consistency: Treating Persistent Injuries,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine, July/August 2021, page 80.

This podcast sponsored by:  

Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com    

The Massage Mentor Institute: www.themassagementorinstitute.com

Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function.  

Website: anatomytrains.com   

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Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains    

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Ep 177 – The Masseter: A Lesson in Legos: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney

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