GLUTEUS MAXIMUS⠀[FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY]⠀The GLUTEUS MAXIMUS is the the source of power for human function and athleticism (sprinting, squatting, jumping, throwing).⠀Conventionally thought of as a hip extensor and external rotator, it has many mome

HEART-NECK-PAIN-LINK⠀THE PERICARDIUM⠀The heart (1) has obvious importance for sustaining life but it has a lesser known connection to the more “orthopedic” problems commonly seen amongst patients. Specifically, the fascial outer layering called

The effects of Cx extension on deformation of intervertebral Disc (IVD) and migration of NucleusPulposus (NP)!! This research paper has changed my thoughts on the theory of Mckenzie approach. Cx pain is the second most prevalent pain, reported am

THORACOLUMBAR FASCIA⠀[FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY]⠀Although the connective tissue network is continuous and difficult to separate, there is one structure that is directly or indirectly linked to many tissues in the body. ⠀The thoracolumbar fascia (TLF)

🔈 INJURY TO AXILLARY NERVEThe deltoid and teres minor atrophy when the axillary nerve (C5 and C6) is severely damaged. Because it passes inferior to the humeral head and winds around the surgical neck of the humerus, the axillary nerve is usually

SACROTUBEROUS AND SACROSPINOUS LIGAMENTS VS. PUDENDAL NERVE⠀[PUDENDAL NERVE ENTRAPMENT]⠀The pudendal nerve is formed from the sacral plexus, a network of nerve fibres located on the posterior pelvic wall. It arises from the ventral rami (anterior

NECK PAIN OR HEADACHES?⠀SUBOCCIPITAL MUSCLES AND OAA COMPLEX ⠀[MYOFASCIAL RELEASE TREATMENT]⠀The suboccipital muscles are prime contributors to headaches, migraines and stiff neck!⠀There are 4 muscles involved in the suboccipital region also

🔈 ANATOMY OF THE SCIATIC NERVESeveral important nerves arise from the sacral plexus and either supply the gluteal region (e.g., superior and inferior gluteal nerves) or pass through it to supply perineum and thigh (e.g., the pudental and sciatic n