Yearly Archives: 2021

FlatbackIt may accompany hyperkyphosis or a lumbar hypolordosis.Posterior pelvic tilt and hip extension Tight and short muscles : hamstrings and abdominals --> Trigger point, fascia work, PNF or passive stretchWeak…

Massage benefitPain controlMake stop the nociceptive nerve firingVasodialtion --> increase blood flow to ischemia tissue ---> decreased the pain Massage can affect to realase the opiate-like neurochemicals sucha as endorphines…

What is the DDD ( Degenerative Disc Disease) It is degeneration of the annular fibres of the intervertebral disc. Anatomy Disc have two distinct components : the annulus fibrous(annular fibres)…

Functional or structure test = Adam’s forward bend test To Assess scoliosis Valsalva’s test To assess for a space-occupying lesion(ex, herniated disc, osteophyte or tumor) Positive: local pain or radiating…

Nerves Spinal nerve image Spinal cord matter cross-section-of-spinal-cord-1024x621.jpg (1024×621) (healthjade.com) Ligaments Vertebrae ligaments Atlantoaxial joint Transverse ligament : stabilizer for the odontoid process preventing it from posterior migration. Alar ligament…

Erector Spinae group Iliocostalis Longissimus Spinalis Transversospinalis group Semispinalis capitis/cervicis/thorcics Multifidi Rotators Splenii Splenius capitis Splenius cervicis Suboccipitals group Rectus capitis posterior major / minor Oblique capitis superior / inferior…

AnatomyBonesMusclesLigaments, Nerves and other structuresJointsCraniovertebral jointsAtlantoocipital jointAtlantoaxial jointIntervertebral jointSternocostal joint AssessmentSubject informationObject informationObservation, PalpationROMNeurological TestSpecial test Pathology & Massage treatmentHyperlordosisHyperkyphosisScoliosisDegenerative disc diseaseSpinal cord injury

Spine  Cervical vertebrae(C1-C7) : transverse foramen exist Atlas No spinous process Articular facet for odontoid process No body Axis Odontoid process(or dens) C3 to C7 Thoracic vertebrae(T1-T12) Lumbar vertebrae(L1-L5) They…

What is the plantar fasciitisThe condition occurs due to overuse and stress on the plantar fascia, which can result in tissue fatigue and microtearing at the calcaneal attachment. AnatomyImage :…

Ligament Deltoid ligamentPosterior tibiotalar ligamentTibiocalcaneal ligamentTibionavicular ligamentAnterior tibiotalar ligamentImage : Pictures-of-ankle-joint-deltoid-ligament-279.jpg (1300×903) (healthiack.com)Plantar Calcaneonavicular(spring) ligamentIt plays an important role in stablizing the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. Image :…