splenius muscle
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Splenius Capitis Muscle Syndrome

What is Splenius Capitis Muscle Syndrome? The splenius capitis is a large, broad muscle situated deeper within the back of the neck. The beginning of this flat, thick, and broad muscle begin at the vertebral column, especially from C-7 to T-3. It runs down the back of the neck. Its ending point is situated on…

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Supraspinatus muscle stretch exercise

Supraspinatus stretch is a great exercise to increase the flexibility of the shoulder with other rotator cuff muscles, this stretching exercise has many health benefits as well as decreases the risk of injury while performing day-to-day activity. What is supraspinatus stretch? A supraspinatus is the upper back muscle that leads to shoulder abduction as well…

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Infraspinatus muscle stretching exercise

Infraspinatus stretch is an important exercise to increase the mobility of the shoulder area, has many health benefits as well as decreases the risk of rotator cuff injury. Regular exercise with other shoulder group muscles increases flexibility & the patient can use it as a warm exercise. What is infraspinatus stretching? An infraspinatus is involved…

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Biceps muscle stretching

Introduction Biceps stretching exercise is an important exercise to increase the flexibility of the upper arm muscles mainly the biceps. The described exercise is easy to perform the home exercises and the patient can do it after a biceps workout or before starting the exercise as a warm-up of the arm muscles.Regular exercise also assists…

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Triceps stretching exercise

What is a triceps stretch exercise? Tricep stretch exercise is the arm-stretching method that targets the triceps brachii muscles on the backside of the arms. Proper stretching and tricep stretches may ready the upper arm muscles for weightlifting as well as cardio exercises & support muscle recovery post-workout. Health Benefits of performing triceps stretching There…

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Quadratus lumborum stretching exercise

What is quadratus lumborum stretching? Quadratus lumborum stretching exercise is a great way to increase posture as well as flexibility & many health benefits of it.A quadratus lumborum (QL) is the deepest abdominal muscle. This is located in the lower back, in between the top of the pelvis as well as the lowest rib. It…

occipital neuralgia
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Occipital Neuralgia

What is a Occipital Neuralgia? Definition Occipital Neuralgia Clinical relevant anatomy of the cervical spine Anatomy of Occipital Neuralgia Upper Cervical Spine Nerves SPINAL NERVES Pathophysiology Epidemiology Which are the Causes of Occipital Neuralgia? Medical conditions which can be responsible for Occipital Neuralgia are : Symptoms of Occipital Neuralgia Symptoms of Occipital Neuralgia may include…

facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)
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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSH, FSHD)

What is facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy? Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a genetic muscle disorder that includes muscles of the face, shoulder blades, and upper arms that are the most affected. Muscular dystrophy means progressive degeneration of muscles, with increased weakness of the muscle and loss of muscle bulk (atrophy). In this type of muscular dystrophy,…