What is iliotibial band syndrome ? It is also known as iliotibial band friction syndrome or It Band Syndrome. Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS or IT band syndrome) is an overuse injury of the connective tissues that are located on the lateral or outer part of thigh and knee. It causes pain and tenderness in those…
What is a Swedish Massage? Swedish massage is the most popular type of massage in the United States. It involves the use of hands, forearms or elbows to manipulate the superficial layers of the muscles to improve mental and physical health. Active or passive movement of the joints may also be part of the massage….
TRIGEMINAL THE FIFTH NERVE: The trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve, or simply CN V) is a nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing; it is the largest of the cranial nerves. It has three major branches: the ophthalmic nerve (V1), the maxillary nerve (V2), and the…
What is Trigger Point Massage? Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the application of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. It may also be called myofascial (myo meaning muscle, fascial meaning connective tissue) trigger point therapy. Trigger point therapy is…
CRANIAL NERVE: 3,4 AND 6occulomotor, trochlar and abducens OCULOMOTOR: The oculomotor nerve is the third cranial nerve (CN III). It enters the orbit via the superior orbital fissure and innervates extrinsic eye muscles that enable most movements of the eye and that raise the eyelid. The nerve also contains fibers that innervate the intrinsic eye…
What is an Optic nerve? The optic nerve is located in the back of the eye. It is also called the second cranial nerve or cranial nerve II. It is the second of several pairs of cranial nerves. The job of the optic nerve is to transfer visual information from the retina to the vision…
What is a Deep Friction Massage? Definition: Friction is a massage technique used to increase circulation and release areas that are tight; particularly around joints and where there are adhesions within the muscles or tendons. Friction is defined as “an accurately delivered penetrating pressure applied through fingertips”.Cyriax, who is seen as the founder of friction…
CRANIAL NERVE 1 : OLFACTORY Origin The olfactory nerve originates on the caudal surface of the olfactory bulb and crosses the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone from one part of the crista galli process to the other, in order to reach the olfactory region of the nasal cavity. Terminal branchesThe olfactory nerves terminate in…
The cranial nerves are the nerves that come out of the brain. They are often called the “invisible” nerves because they pass through the skull and are not readily visible. They are responsible for signaling the body to do things like talking, chewing, and keeping your eyes focused. CRANIAL NERVES LIST There are 12 pairs…
What is Winging of the Scapula? The term ‘winged scapula’ (also scapula alata) is used when the muscles of the scapula are too weak or paralyzed, resulting in a limited ability to stabilize the scapula. As a result, the medial border of the scapula protrudes, like wings. The main reasons for this condition are musculoskeletal-…
