I have taken on a new project to teach anatomy for yoga. I am in the process of building an anatomy section for a quicker, practical understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology. I will beContinue reading
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Rotator Cuff Muscles – Functional Anatomy
Rotator Cuff Muscles Origin – scapula Insertion – head of the humerus Function – Stabilize, rotate and adduct the humerus Related sections of the website: Wikipedia entry for rotator cuff muscles. Tony Preston has aContinue reading
Infraspinatus – Functional Anatomy
Infraspinatus Origin: infraspinous fossa Insertion: posterior greater tubercle of the humerus Function: stabilize the humeral head, externally rotate humerus Wikipedia entry for infraspinatus. Tony Preston has a practice in Atlanta, Georgia where he sees clients. HeContinue reading
Subscapularis – Functional Anatomy
Subscapularis The subscapularis muscle is thick with multiple bellies on the underside of the scapula. Its tendon is separated from the joint capsule by a bursa. It can be a key player in frozen shoulderContinue reading
Teres Minor – Functional Anatomy
Teres minor is a rotator cuff muscle that extends along the back of the axilla. Origin – lateral border of the posterior scapular surface Insertion – Lower posterior greater tubercle of the humerus Function –Continue reading
Supraspinatus – Functional Anatomy
Supraspinatus Supraspinatus is a rotator cuff muscle located on the superior aspect of the scapula. Origin: Supraspinous fossa Insertion: greater tubercle of the humerus Function: abduction of the humerus. Details vary from one study toContinue reading
More than surviving.
Annie (her alias) is a Texan grandmother in her late 60s. She started working with me years ago. She has some real problems with degenerative discs in her neck. We’ve been through a lot. I’veContinue reading
Trigger Points – Spot of pain behind shoulder
Client’s Description People complain of a spot of pain deep in the back of the shoulder. It often occurs after other shoulder pain, particularly after this trigger point, has been treated and released. It is aContinue reading
Trigger Points – Pain when Reaching Up or Back
Client’s Description People complain of pain along the inside of their shoulder-blade when reaching high above the head, to the back seat of the car or to adjust clothing behind the back. They have usuallyContinue reading
Trigger Points – Pain Behind the Shoulder When Lifting Arm
Client’s Description When the trigger point is less advanced, people hold their arm out with the elbow away from their side, reach around to touch the back of the shoulder behind the arm pit andContinue reading