Anatomy, exercise, health & science, massage

Inguinal Ligament Dysfunction

ANATOMY & FUNCTION

The Inguinal Ligament is a constricted band of thick fibrous connective tissues which are present in the pelvic region of the body. These tissues arise from the external oblique and course through across the groin and attaches to the front part of the iliac spine. The inguinal ligament forms the floor of the inguinal canal and provides support to the passage of structures through the canal.

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Anatomy, exercise, gym & fitness, injury

Improve Your Hip Mobility

The hip joint is also known as a ball and a socket joint. It is where the top of the thigh meets the pelvis. There are certain health conditions such as arthritis, limit the range of motion of the hip joint. Also, strenuous exercise, wearing high heels, and certain leg and back injuries can have a similar effect on this joint. All this affect the motility. However, certain exercises that can help loosen the soft tissue and improve the flexibility and mobility in the hip area are of great help.

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exercise, injury, massage

Overlooked Cause Of Lower Back Pain

You have a client who tells you this:

‘I reached for something and suddenly I felt a sharp spasm in the lower part of my back, slightly to the side of the spine, at the bottom of the ribs, and when I breathe in really deep I can feel it’.

Based on the above description you should suspect that you might be dealing with the Serratus Posterior Inferior muscle.

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exercise, injury, massage

Latissimus Dorsi Cramps

Latissimus Dorsi Cramps arise due to strained Latissimus Dorsi muscle. This condition is known to affect the spinal region, shoulders and the upper arms. The strain follows pain and restriction of use of muscles. Lack of use muscles causes muscle atrophy and wastage. Muscle wastage and pain leads to the occurrence of muscle atrophy which further hampers the movement of arms, back and the shoulders. This condition usually occurs due to the repetitive movement of the shoulder, arms or back region which results in pain due to the over usage. 

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Diseases & Disorders, exercise, injury

SUBSCAPULARIS TENDINITIS

SUBSCAPULARIS TENDINITIS: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT

Subscapularis muscle is a large triangular-shaped muscle which fills the subscapular fossa.The term “subscapularis” means under (sub) the scapula (the wingbone). The subscapularis muscle originates beneath the scapula.

It is a part of the Rotator Cuff muscle group. It is the largest and the strongest muscle in this group. The subscapularis muscle is the most-used muscle in the shoulder.

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