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Clinical Massage & Bodywork for
US Soldiers & Touring Professionals
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First and foremost, I thank God for His favor, guidance, and grace ❤️🙌🏾

I am truly humbled and honored to be selected as a recipient of the Forty Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award.

“A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.” – Proverbs 18:16

This scripture speaks volumes to me right now. The gift of healing God has placed within me have truly made room and opened doors I could never have imagined. Being selected as one of the Forty Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award honorees is proof that when you walk in your purpose and steward your gifts faithfully, God will position you in places of honor.

I am humbled to represent my Alma Mater, South Carolina State University, and grateful for this recognition. To God be the glory for every opportunity, connection, and blessing along the way.

Thank you @scstate1896 for my “flowers”, the bio was beautifully written, God bless ❤️🙏🏾

CHAMPION OF WELLNESS

FULL BIO:
https://scsu.edu/fortyunder40/2025/sharad_mcnulty.php

#LoyalSon #SCState #FortyUnder40 #BulldogTenacity #Marching101 #KKPsi❤️💙🐶 taken in SC State University by @s.a.mcnulty

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Client Testimony: Retired Air Force Pilot had 10 years of pain relieved after just one session!! #HopeDealer

Says he tried acupuncture, physical therapy, massage, chiropractic and over the counter pharmaceuticals, all of which didn’t help.

Please understand that it’s different sides to the massage industry. There’s the spa, the relaxing side of massage that the general public sees the most then there’s the sports and clinical aspect of massage that many need to be made aware of.

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#sciatica #piriformis #piriformissyndrome #bodybuilding #npc #bikini #sportsmassage #recovery #military #soldier #physique #graston #cupping #massage #deeptissue #athlete #muscle #triggerpoint #painrelief taken in Perez Gym by @s.a.mcnulty

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🤣🤣🤣 Okay just point to it for me please, then let’s get you on the table

Just jokes but I’m sure many other therapist can relate to this. My clientele has great body awareness though💪🏾🏋🏾‍♂️ #ArmyStrong

#Clinical #NPC #Bodybuilding #Gym #Training #Military #Massage #FortJackson taken in Perez Gym by @s.a.mcnulty

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4 years ago

🦶🏾 NOT ALL FOOT PAIN IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS!

Tight calf muscles can contribute to pain on the bottom of your foot by restricting ankle mobility and increasing stress on the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue running along the bottom of your foot.

This can contribute to heel pain, arch pain, and discomfort when walking, especially with your first steps in the morning.

The takeaway: Not all foot pain is plantar fasciitis. Sometimes, the problem starts higher up in the calf. Addressing calf tension may help improve mobility and reduce stress on the foot.

Before treating the pain, understand what may be causing it!

Don’t just chase the pain. Address the cause! by @s.a.mcnulty

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When the glutes lose strength, they can’t stabilize the pelvis effectively.
So the body compensates by overusing the low back muscles (like the QL and lumbar extensors).
This leads to chronic compression, stiffness, and pain in the lumbar spine.

Why the elderly feel it more:
🔹 Reduced glute strength = less shock absorption when walking
🔹 Poor pelvic control = increased strain on the spine
🔹 Decreased movement/activity = glutes “turn off” even more

Aging doesn’t just make the back weaker, it makes the glutes less active, forcing the low back to work overtime every single step. A lot of “age-related back pain” isn’t just the spine, it’s a glute dysfunction and stabilization problem upstream. by @s.a.mcnulty

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7 months ago

Your low back might not be the problem.

When the glutes aren’t stabilizing the pelvis properly, smaller muscles like the piriformis step in to create stability. Over time, that muscle becomes overworked, tight, and sometimes compresses the sciatic nerve.

That can feel like:
• Deep glute pain
• One-sided low back tightness
• Pain into the back of the thigh
• “Sciatica” with normal imaging

Tight doesn’t always mean short.
Sometimes it means overcompensating.

If the glutes don’t control the load, the lumbar spine absorbs it.

Release without retraining = temporary relief.
Soft tissue manipulation + glute activation = correction.

If your back pain keeps coming back, it may be a hip stability issue, not just a spine issue.

Was this helpful? If so drop a “like” and share with a friend who need this. by @s.a.mcnulty

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8 months ago

Episode 3: Glutes
Your back might not be the problem.

I see this all the time, people stretch their low back daily, foam roll it, crack it… and it still feels tight.

Why?

Because the glutes aren’t doing their job, so the lumbar spine is forced to stabilize everything.

Tight does NOT always mean short.
Sometimes tight means overworked.

If your low back:
• Feels constantly tight
• Hurts more on one side
• Gets worse after standing or walking
• Keeps coming back no matter how much you stretch

Your glutes need to be evaluated.

In this series, I’m breaking down the real drivers of back pain, not just the symptoms. by @s.a.mcnulty

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8 months ago

Functional scoliosis = a temporary side-bend in the spine caused by a muscle imbalance (tight QL), pelvic tilt, or leg length difference. The spine itself is structurally normal and it CAN straighten when the cause is corrected.

Structural scoliosis = a fixed spinal curve caused by actual structural changes in the vertebrae. It does NOT correct with movement or muscle work.

The QL (quadratus lumborum) is sometimes known as a “hip-hiker” by causing functional scoliosis and short leg deviations attributed to the QL being hyper-contracted (tight) pulling up on the hip.

The glutes also may attribute to leg length deviations, sacroiliac dysfunction and hip problems which is why the glutes should be treated with all low-back problems. (see previous post) by @s.a.mcnulty

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8 months ago

Low Back Pain Series | Episode 2: The Quadratus Lumborum (QL)

Low back pain that sits just above the belt line and radiates into the hip isn’t always a disc issue.

The Quadratus Lumborum is a deep stabilizer that connects the lumbar spine to the pelvis and 12th rib. When it becomes overactive from prolonged sitting, pelvic instability, carrying weight on one side, or compensating for weak glutes, it develops trigger points that refer pain into the sacrum and posterior hip.

Because it attaches directly to the iliac crest (hip), tension in the QL can create a pelvic hike pattern, compressing the hip and mimicking SI joint or hip pathology.

➡️ Episode 3: Your buttocks is causing your back pain.

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#HealingLowBackPain #ClinicalBodywork #QLMuscle by @s.a.mcnulty

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8 months ago

The QL (quadratus lumborum), along with the psoas (see previous episode), is one of the deepest muscles in your core and acts like a stabilizing “guy wire” between your pelvis, spine, and 12th rib, helping you stay upright, side bend, and even assist with breathing. When it’s overworked (like from prolonged sitting, carrying weight on one side or compensation for WEAK hips), it can become a major source of low back pain.

Turn on post notifications. In the next post I’ll be talking about how the QL refers pain into the hips!

#Clinical #Massage #Bodywork #Healing by @s.a.mcnulty

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Low Back Pain Series | Episode 2: The QL Muscle

Most people think back pain is always coming from the spine. Not always.

The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) is a deep stabilizing muscle that connects your rib cage to your pelvis and spine. When it gets overworked, tight, or develops trigger points, it can create deep, aching low back pain that feels hard to stretch or “crack” away.

If you sit a lot, lean to one side, carry weight on one hip, or have weak core/glute support, your QL may be working overtime just to keep you upright. Over time, that constant workload can turn into pain.

Here’s the tricky part, QL pain can mimic disc issues, SI joint pain, or even hip pain. That’s why assessment matters. The pain location isn’t always the pain source.

This is why skilled, intentional manual therapy and movement correction matter, not just temporary relief, but addressing why the muscle is overloaded in the first place.

Episode 1 we talked about the psoas.
Episode 2 is the QL.
We’re building the full picture of back pain.

Follow my series if you’re ready to understand your pain.

#Clinical #Massage #Bodywork #Healing by @s.a.mcnulty

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8 months ago

If you sit for prolonged periods, sleep in a flexed (fetal) position, and experience deep, hard-to-localize low back tightness, the iliopsoas may be a primary contributor. The iliopsoas is a deep hip flexor that originates along the lumbar spine and attaches to the femur, directly influencing spinal stability, pelvic positioning, and gait mechanics. It also lies in close proximity to the diaphragm and abdominal organs.

When the iliopsoas becomes shortened, overactive, or neurologically guarded, it can increase anterior pull on the lumbar spine, contributing to compressive forces, postural imbalance, and persistent low back tension. This is one reason isolated low back stretching often provides only temporary relief if the primary driver is anterior and deep within the core.

Due to the depth and anatomical relationships of the iliopsoas, addressing it requires detailed anatomical understanding, precise palpation skills, and careful consideration of surrounding visceral and neurovascular structures. Skilled manual therapy can play an important role in safely accessing and influencing this tissue to help restore functional movement patterns and reduce compensatory strain.

The goal isn’t just symptom relief, it’s improving how the system functions as a whole. by @s.a.mcnulty

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