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Lumbo-sacral Plexus ✅
01/11/2026

Lumbo-sacral Plexus ✅

✅ Psoas Major & Diaphragm: Movement and Breathing➟ The psoas major connects the lower spine to the thigh bone, helping l...
01/11/2026

✅ Psoas Major & Diaphragm: Movement and Breathing

➟ The psoas major connects the lower spine to the thigh bone, helping lift the knee and support the trunk.

➟ The diaphragm sits beneath the lungs and is the main muscle used for breathing.

➟ Both contribute to coordinated movement and trunk stability through their relationships with the lumbar spine.

📌 Educational purposes only; not a substitute for medical advice.

✅ Ilioinguinal Nerve Blocks & Pulsed Radiofrequency➟ The ilioinguinal nerve usually arises from L1, sometimes with a con...
01/11/2026

✅ Ilioinguinal Nerve Blocks & Pulsed Radiofrequency

➟ The ilioinguinal nerve usually arises from L1, sometimes with a contribution from T12.

➟ It emerges from the lateral border of the psoas major and travels across the posterior abdominal wall, below the iliohypogastric nerve, before entering the abdominal muscle layers.

➟ An ilioinguinal nerve block involves injecting local anaesthetic around the nerve to help relieve pain, including pain following inguinal hernia repair.

➟ Pulsed radiofrequency may help selected patients with persistent nerve pain, although evidence for long-term benefit remains limited.

🟣 Femoral & Saphenous Nerves➟ The femoral nerve (L2–L4) helps bend the hip and straighten the knee, supporting walking a...
01/11/2026

🟣 Femoral & Saphenous Nerves

➟ The femoral nerve (L2–L4) helps bend the hip and straighten the knee, supporting walking and climbing stairs.

➟ Its sensory branch, the saphenous nerve, provides feeling along the inner lower leg and medial side of the foot.

➟ The saphenous nerve carries sensation only—it does not control muscles.

For educational purposes only.

Management of Ganglion Cyst ✅
01/11/2026

Management of Ganglion Cyst ✅

✅ Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Trigger Points – Neck Muscle That Can Cause Headaches & Facial Pain🔵 What are SCM trigger po...
31/10/2026

✅ Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Trigger Points – Neck Muscle That Can Cause Headaches & Facial Pain

🔵 What are SCM trigger points?
➟ The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) is a major neck muscle that helps rotate and bend the head.
➟ Tightness or trigger points within this muscle can cause pain that spreads into the head, face, jaw, ears, and around the eyes.
➟ SCM trigger points are a common but often overlooked cause of headaches and neck discomfort.

🔵 Common triggers
➟ Poor posture and forward head position
➟ Long hours on phones or computers
➟ Emotional stress and muscle tension
➟ Sleeping in awkward positions
➟ Whiplash or neck trauma
➟ Teeth grinding or jaw clenching
➟ Carrying heavy bags on one side
➟ Repetitive neck strain or overhead activities

🔵 Common signs and symptoms
➟ Neck stiffness and tightness
➟ Pain when turning or tilting the head
➟ Headaches around the forehead or temples
➟ Pain behind the eyes
➟ Facial pain or pressure
➟ Dizziness or imbalance
➟ Ear pain or ringing in the ears
➟ Tender trigger points in the neck muscle
➟ Jaw discomfort and tension

🔵 Typical pain referral pattern
➟ Forehead
➟ Temple
➟ Around the eye
➟ Cheek and jaw
➟ Ear region
➟ Back of the head

🔵 Management & relief
➟ Gentle stretching exercises
➟ Posture correction
➟ Heat therapy and massage
➟ Trigger point release techniques
➟ Stress reduction exercises
➟ Ergonomic workstation setup
➟ Physiotherapy for muscle balance and mobility

🔵 Signs the condition may be getting worse
➟ Increasing headache frequency
➟ Persistent neck stiffness
➟ Reduced neck mobility
➟ Worsening dizziness or balance issues
➟ Pain interfering with sleep or daily activities

🔵 When to get medical help
➟ Seek medical evaluation if symptoms persist, worsen, or are associated with numbness, weakness, severe dizziness, vision changes, or after significant neck trauma.

Medical disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek urgent medical care if severe neurological symptoms, sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, or severe trauma occurs.

Muscles commonly weakened by Polio ✅
31/10/2026

Muscles commonly weakened by Polio ✅

31/10/2026

Shoulder bursitis is inflammation of a small fluid-filled cushion called a bursa, which helps tendons glide smoothly over bone around the shoulder.

➟ Symptoms: aching pain, tenderness, and pain when lifting or moving the arm.

➟ Treatment: reduce activities that worsen pain, apply a wrapped ice pack, and keep the shoulder gently moving. Physiotherapy may help recovery.

➟ Get medical assessment promptly if you have fever, a hot or swollen shoulder, severe pain, or cannot move your arm. See a GP if symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks.

Dermatomes of the Body ✅ fans
31/10/2026

Dermatomes of the Body ✅
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🟣 One-Sided Upper Back Pain➟ Pain between the shoulder blade and spine may come from strained rhomboid muscles or irrita...
31/10/2026

🟣 One-Sided Upper Back Pain

➟ Pain between the shoulder blade and spine may come from strained rhomboid muscles or irritated rib joints, often following prolonged sitting, lifting, or repetitive movements.

➟ Gentle movement, regular posture breaks, and warmth may help ease muscular discomfort.

➟ The location alone cannot identify the cause—persistent or worsening pain needs assessment.

🚨 Seek urgent medical help if pain occurs with chest discomfort, breathing difficulty, or sudden severe symptoms.

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