Following my last post from the front of the body to the back, we find the ribs entering into a biomechanical relationship with the spine. Noting that a rib with have an articulation with the vertebrae above and below the rib. Essentially one rib with articulate with two vertebrae. Being able to differentiate between theContinueContinue reading “Biomechanics series – Costotransverse and Costovertebral joints.”
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Biomechanics series – Sternochondral and Costochondral joints.
Here we are going to start with a basic overview of these joints and then further down we will get into a little more specifics. Sternochondral Joints: Location: Sternochondral joints are found where the ribs meet the sternum (breastbone). Type: These joints are typically classified as synchondrosis joints, which means they are cartilaginous joints whereContinueContinue reading “Biomechanics series – Sternochondral and Costochondral joints.”
Pain series – Peripheral Afferent Nociceptors
Peripheral afferent nociceptors are specialized nerve endings found throughout the body that detect and transmit information about noxious or potentially damaging stimuli, such as extreme temperatures, mechanical pressure, and chemicals that can cause tissue damage or inflammation. These nociceptors play a crucial role in the body’s ability to sense and respond to potentially harmful stimuliContinueContinue reading “Pain series – Peripheral Afferent Nociceptors”
TFCC – Is it bothering you?
What is the TFCC? TFCC stands for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex, which is a structure located in the wrist. It plays a crucial role in stabilizing the wrist joint and enabling smooth movements between the ulna (one of the two forearm bones) and the carpal bones in the hand. Injuries to the TFCC can occur dueContinueContinue reading “TFCC – Is it bothering you?”
Extracellular Matrix – The basics.
What is Extracellular matrix, why does it concern us and what can we do about the health of this extra cellular space (in a future post) Cells congregate (come together) to form structural and functional associations. These are called tissues. There are four basic tissues in the body, epithelium, connective tissue, muscle and nervous tissue.ContinueContinue reading “Extracellular Matrix – The basics.”
Pain series – Sensitization
Central sensitization and peripheral sensitization are often discussed in the context of pain perception and the body’s response to painful stimuli. These terms describe different mechanisms through which the nervous system becomes more sensitive to pain signals, leading to heightened pain perception and potentially chronic pain conditions. Through a short series of posts, I willContinueContinue reading “Pain series – Sensitization”
Crux Osteopathy 