Performance Therapy — Neck

About the digastricus From the Latin digastricus: having two (muscle) bellies Origin Anterior belly (a): digastric fossa on the inner side of the lower border of the mandible, near symphysis. Posterior belly (b): mastoid notch of the temporal bone. Insertion Body of hyoid bone via a fascial sling over an intermediate tendon. Action Raises hyoid bone. Depresses and retracts mandible as in opening the mouth. Nerve Anterior belly: mylohyoid nerve, from trigeminal V nerve (mandibular division).Posterior belly: facial (V11) nerve.   Trigger Point Referred Pain  Anterior: lower four incisor teeth, tongue, and lip, occasionally to chin.Posterior: strong 2 cm zone around...

The more time spent with a forward head posture, the more likely it is that one will develop neck and shoulder problems. Most neck pain that is not caused by whiplash or other trauma has a postural component as part of the underlying problem. Sitting atop the body, the health of the neck is subject to the curvature of the spine and the position of the head above. Neck pain is often associated with trigger points, and these may develop as a result of postural issues or by way of over-compensation for an injury or trigger points elsewhere in the body...

Neck Pain and Stiffness - 10 Minute Master Class (Part 2)   This is the second part of Stuart Hind's 10-minute master class on treating common neck pain and stiffness. Stuart presents soft tissue and positional release techniques that are typically applied together with direct trigger point therapy treatment.   Click here to see Treating Neck Pain and Stiffness: Part One   Treating Tension Headache Master Class Trigger Point Therapy Master Course Collection   About the author Stuart Hinds is one of Australia’s leading soft tissue therapists, with over 27 years of experience as a practitioner, working with elite sports athletes, supporting Olympic...

  Neck Pain and Stiffness - 10 Minute Master Class (Part 1)   Treating Neck Pain and Stiffness: Part Two   Treating the Stiff Neck What is commonly known as a "stiff neck" is typically reported as soreness and difficulty moving the neck, especially when trying to turn the head sideways. Symptoms Clients may also present other associated symptoms including headache, neck pain, shoulder pain and even arm pain. In many cases, failure to address the problem leads to various postural related issues. This is because over time, the client will have begun to turn the entire body when attempting to look sideways,...