Why Stretching Doesn’t Fix Stiffness: What Muscle Glide Actually Is

Chronic stiffness usually isn’t caused by short muscles. It’s caused by muscle layers that have stopped sliding past each other, a property called glide. Here’s why stretching can’t fix it, and what actually restores range of motion.

Where Not to Use a Massage Gun (and Where It Actually Helps)

Quick answer. A massage gun works well as a short pre-training warm-up on freestanding limb muscles. There are two regions of the body where it does more harm than good, because sustained vibration on densely innervated, load-sharing tissue doesn’t release the muscle. It stuns it, and the area often flares worse the next day. By […]

Iler Method® FAQ: Chronic Pain, Trigger Points, and Massage Therapy in Austin

This FAQ covers 52 common questions about chronic pain, trigger points, adhesions, and how Iler Method massage therapy works. Whether you’re dealing with persistent tightness, evaluating massage options in Austin, or new to precision massage therapy, the answers below explain what causes chronic tension and what to expect from a session. By David Iler, LMT, […]

What Happens in an Iler Method Discovery Session?

Quick answer. The Discovery Session is your first appointment, where the whole plan is built. In 60 minutes, it combines an intake conversation, a movement assessment, and hands-on work to find where your body is overcompensating. You leave with a clear read of your pattern and a recommendation for how many sessions you will need […]