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Achilles Pain People primarily complain of pain along the Achilles tendon. The pain seems to travel from the Achilles through the heel to the arch. It is distressing, especially for active people. Athletes with a more stable foot position in their activity, like cycling, often refer to this Achilles referral as “tightness.” Often, Calf and
Here, you will find strategies for relief from pain in the Achilles tendon that may come with pain in the calf and arch of the foot. For more information about how people describe this pain pattern look at this other post. NOTE: If you don’t get good results from these self-care strategies in a short
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Overview The tibialis posterior is a long muscle extending along the low leg’s deep posterior compartment. The complexity and variability of the insertion tendon complicate its anatomy. That insertion usually includes most of the bones in the foot’s arch. Origin Insertion Function Nerve The tibialis posterior is deep to all the posterior low leg muscles.
An Overview Morton’s foot structure is based on differences in the bone structure of the feet. At a point, it creates pain patterns in the foot. Additionally, it can create imbalances in gait that perpetuate trigger points and pain patterns in the leg and hip. This is a brief overview. Toes Are Not Created Equally
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Here, you will find strategies for relief from pain along the inside of the knee that may buckle on steps. For more information about how people describe this pattern look at this other post. Falls and Youthful Challenges This condition is more serious when you are older. Take extra care when descending steps. Also, avoid
Want to skip ahead?Here’s a link to my post about getting relief on your own. Buckling People complain of a knee that buckles with pain when they climb stairs. More severe cases may cause the knee to buckle while walking. This buckling can lead to a fall while reaching for things on the ground. Sleep
Overview of Anatomy The functional anatomy of the vastus medialis is a bit more complicated than the other vasti muscles. It has two distinct sections; vastus medialis longus and vastus medialis obliquus. Origin Vastus Medialis Longus Vastus Medialis Obliquus Insertion Function Nerve Patella Femoral Syndrome became a more prevalent diagnosis, based on some studies in
Here you will find the anatomy of quadriceps muscles. This post includes links to more detailed anatomy of each muscle, trigger points, self-care, massage notes, and more. This post was created before all heads’ posts were completed. This allows a central place to find quadriceps info. The other posts will be finished shortly… Overview The
