health & science

What causes muscle spasms?

Muscle cramps are a term used to describe an involuntary movement of one or more of the muscles, which is quite a sudden movement. Muscle cramps can tend to be quite painful. Muscle cramps generally do not pose any serious threat to the body. However, the cramps can be quite painful and can lead to a temporary immobilization of the affected muscle. Rarely, muscle cramps can indicate some serious underlying medical condition.

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Anatomy, health & science, massage

How our brains distinguish between self-touch and touch by others

Our brains seem to reduce sensory perception from an area of our skin when we touch it ourselves, according to a new study from Linköping University published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, PNAS. The finding increases our understanding of how the brain distinguishes between being touched by another person and self-touch.

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Anatomy, health & science, massage

How does lymphatic drainage work?

WHAT IS LYMPH?

The remaining 10% of the fluid that stays behind in the tissues as a clear to yellowish fluid is known as lymph.

Unlike blood, which flows throughout the body in a continue loop, lymph flows in only one direction within its own system. This flow is only upward toward the neck. Here, it flows into the venous blood stream through the subclavien veins which are located on either sides of the neck near the collarbones.
After plasma has delivered its nutrients and removed debris, it leaves the cells. 90% of this fluid returns to the venous circulation through the venules and continues as venous blood.

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Anatomy, health & science, massage

Multifidus – it contracts before you even move

➡️ WHAT IS MULTIFIDUS MUSCLE

The multifidus muscle is one of the smallest yet most “powerful” muscle that gives support to the spine. Most people have the misconception that small is insignificant but it is not the case when it comes to this particular muscle.

Multifidus muscle is a series of muscles that are attached to the spinal column. These series of muscles are further divided into two groups which include the superficial muscle group and the deep muscle group.

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The mysterious world under the skin | DW Documentary

Under the skin, the human body has a connective tissue called fascia that contains muscles and nerves. But what does the fascia do?

What is the real role of this whole-body network? Is it a starting point for new therapies and cures -for one of the world’s most widespread disorders, back pain, for example? Continue reading “The mysterious world under the skin | DW Documentary”