The estimated number of nerve endings in the body-wide fascial system is 250 million. Compared with the estimated 200 million nerve endings in the skin, this suggests the human fascial network constitutes, in fact, our richest sensory organ.
FR:EIA is changing how we look at fascia. Studying FR:EIA’s dynamic fascial system helps us better understand its organization, fluidity, and strength, and offers clinical insights into how we treat clients.
Individual muscles should be explored for what makes them distinct and extraordinary, in addition to their relationship to the kinematic function of the body.
Functionally, the spinalis and other erector spinae muscles provide broader stabilization and movement than the deeper transversospinalis group. Together, the erector spinae and transversospinalis groups maintain upright posture of the spine against gravity.
The infraspinatus is one of four muscles that make up the rotator cuff and is an essential component for shoulder movements such as pitching and hitting overhead. Imbalances often develop between the powerful internal rotators of the shoulder.
The brachialis works primarily with the biceps brachii and the brachioradialis to flex the elbow; it is unique in that it is a pure elbow flexor and maintains its leverage regardless of forearm position.
The popliteal fossa generally describes the diamond-shaped depression on the posterior knee where the distal thigh joins the proximal leg. Let's look at this muscle's relationship with others.
Trigger points, hypertonicity, strains, sprains, and a host of other complaints are all common causes of low-back pain. In this column, we’ll look at cluneal nerve entrapment.
Balance isn’t easy. Whether in our life or in our body, finding the sweet spot between life’s extremes can be complicated. The lower in the body we look, the greater the forces of standing and balancing become.
The thoracic outlet generally describes the pathway of the brachial plexus and subclavian artery and vein through the lateral neck, anterior shoulder girdle, and into the upper extremity.
The tarsal tunnel is an anatomical structure located on the medial side of the ankle where the foot joins the lower leg. Unlike the carpal tunnel of the wrist, the tarsal tunnel is oriented vertically. But it is similar in some ways . . .
