Introduction The myenteric plexus, also known as Auerbach’s plexus, is a network of nerve fibers and ganglia located in the muscular layer of the gastrointestinal tract. It is one of the two major plexuses of the enteric nervous system, which is a complex system of neurons that controls the functions of the digestive system. The…
What is wax bath therapy? Wax therapy is a type of deep heat therapy one of the considerable effectual methods of using heat to enhance mobility by heating the connective soft tissues. Wax bath therapy is mostly utilized paraffin oil and wax to facilitate pain alleviation in the hand, sore joints, feet, and muscles. The…
What is the Popliteus muscle? The popliteus muscle is a small, triangular muscle located at the back of the knee joint. It originates from the lateral condyle of the femur (thigh bone) and the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus, and inserts onto the posterior surface of the tibia (shin bone). The floor of the…
What is Kurmasana? Kurmasana gets its term from the Sanskrit word ‘Kurma’ means turtle or tortoise and ‘asana’ means posture or pose. It is a seating forward bending pose. Kurmasana is one of the core postures known to have more benefits for the human body. The health benefits of Tortoise pose can be maximized when…
What is Tibialis posterior muscle? The muscle in the posterior aspect of the leg that is the most central and deepest is the Tibialis posterior. It is part of the deep group of muscles in the leg’s posterior compartment, along with the popliteus, flexor hallucis longus, and flexor digitorum longus. The tibia, fibula, and interosseous…
What is Tulasana? Tulasana, also known as the Scale Pose or Lifted Lotus Pose, is a yoga asana that involves lifting the entire body off the ground with the help of the arms. The Tulasana has emanated from two terms “Tula” and ” asana”. Here the term “Tula” stands for scale and the term asana…
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves in the lower back. This can cause pain, numbness, weakness, and other symptoms in the legs, buttocks, and lower back. Lumbar Spinal stenosis occurs when the area inside the lower backbone is too short. This…
What is Flexor hallucis longus muscle? The flexor hallucis longus muscle is a muscle located in the deep posterior compartment of the leg. It originates from the posterior surface of the fibula and interosseous membrane, and courses along the back of the leg and ankle before inserting into the distal phalanx of the great toe….
Introduction The suboccipital nerve is also referred to as the dorsal ramus of the first cervical nerve since it arises from the posterior/dorsal ramus of the first cervical spinal nerve (C1). The suboccipital nerve runs to the posterior neck region from its origin. This nerve follows the vertebral artery along its route, which is why…
What is the Flexor digitorum longus muscle? The flexor digitorum longus muscle is a long, thin muscle located in the deep posterior compartment of the leg, along with the tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus, and popliteus muscles. It originates from the posterior surface of the tibia, just below the knee joint, and from the interosseous…
