Iler Method® Blog
What Your Movement Shows. What the Table Confirms.
By David Iler, LMT, CPT. Licensed massage therapist since 2004, certified personal trainer, and founder of Iler Method® massage therapy in Austin, Texas Quick answer:
Why Doesn’t Foam Rolling Fix My Pain? The Roller Isn’t the Problem.
She brought the actual roller to her session and asked what she was doing wrong. She wasn’t doing anything wrong. Here’s what a foam roller can and can’t reach, and why the tightness comes back on schedule.
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
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,
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