What is a Sacralisation? Sacralization is a common irregularity of the spine, where the fifth vertebra is fused to the sacrum bone at the bottom of the spine. The fifth lumbar vertebra, known as L5, may fuse fully or partially on either side of the sacrum, or on both sides. Sacralization is a congenital anomaly…
KNEADING ( PETRISAGE ) MASSAGE DEFINATION: Petrissage is a moderately deep massage technique performed in a rhythmical manner attempting to manipulate the muscles beneath the superficial tissue layers. The petrissage techniques are executed using the palms, fingers or thumbs, or a combination of these. Some less used variants include using fists when executing. Scissoring…
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: Introduction: Purpose of Deep Friction Massage Technique: The goal of friction massage is to influence cell behavior in all soft tissues. Friction massage is supposed to induce: >Traumatic hyperemia, which helps to evacuate pain-triggering metabolites.>Movement of the affected structure which prevents or destroys adhesions and helps optimize the…
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…
