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Semispinalis Capitis – Functional Anatomy
Overview Semispinalis capitis anatomy is significant for managing pain. It is a large muscle that extends the head, perpetuates forward…
Semispinalis Thoracis – Functional Anatomy
Semispinalis Thoracis Semispinalis Thoracis connects T7-T10 to C6-T4 trapping T5-T6 in the middle. Origin - transverse processes of T6-T10 Insertion -…
Semispinalis Cervicis – Functional Anatomy
Overview Semispinalis cervicis fits between the deeper multifidi and the more superficial erectors and serratus anterior. It is a thin…
Stiff back, Pain on the Side of the Hip
Pain around the Crest Most often, people complain of pain just under the crest of the hip. However, they sometimes…
Fragile Low Back with SI Joint Pain
These people complain of sharp pain in the low back, as well as pain in the sacroiliac joint. This combination makes…
Pain Along One Side of the Sacrum
These people complain of pain up and down their sacrum on one side. When I ask where it hurts, they straighten…
Quadratus Lumborum – Functional Anatomy
quadratus lumborum with iliolumbar ligament - posterior view Overview Quadratus lumborum means "the square muscle in the low back." It…
Rotatores and Multifidi – Functional Anatomy
Multifidi and Rotatores The anatomy studies and illustrations of the multifidus and rotatores vary a great deal. In general, They…
Mid back Pain with Stiff Low Back
Mid-back pain with stiff low-back People complain of pain in the mid-back. They almost always make this awkward move of…
Sharp Pain Between the Shoulder Blades
Want to skip ahead?Here's a link to my post about getting relief on your own. People complain of sharp pain…