Exercises for Occipital Neuralgia Occipital Neuralgia, or ON, is an intense pain that wreaks havoc on life. It likely spawns from a pinched nerve in the back of the neck that can severely impact mobility, or make everyday activities more difficult. If an individual is experiencing Occipital Neuralgia, there is a solution to the pain….
Vastus lateralis muscle
What is epilepsy? What are the types of epilepsy? Focal seizures Focal seizures can happen with or without loss of consciousness: Generalized seizures Different types of generalized seizures involve: Absence seizures: What are the symptoms of the seizure? Signs and symptoms of absence seizures involve: What are the causes of the seizures? What are the…
What is Teres minor stretching? Teres minor stretch is an important exercise to increase the flexibility of the shoulder region, the exercise increases the overall fitness level as well as decreases the risk of shoulder pain. A Teres Minor is a muscle of the rotator cuff which assists to stabilize a humeral head in a…
Vastus intermedialis muscle
What is Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy? Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy may be a condition that primarily affects muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles) and also the heart (cardiac muscle). Among the earliest features of this disease are joint abnormalities called contractures. Contractures restrain the movement of certain joints, most frequently the elbows, ankles, and neck, and frequently…
Sciatic Nerve Pain
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…
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…
