Sciatica is the pain that radiates along the the Sciatic Nerve.
The Sciatic Nerve is quite large, in fact, it is the largest and longest peripheral nerve found in the body, and is as thick as a finger where it leaves in the lower spine. It extends from your lower back through your hip and under…
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Tags: Piriformis Syndrome, Sciatica
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What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome?
Iliotibial Band Syndrome is sometimes referred to as Runners Knee and Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome.
The Iliotibial Band is a band of thick, fibrous tissue which attaches to both the Iliac Crest of the Pelvis (aka hip bone) and the Tensor Fascia Latae muscle. It then runs down the outside of the…
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It’s a real pain in the bum.
I’m not referring to your nagging wife or lazy husband. This is all about pain in that muscle tucked in behind the Glutes… the Piriformis, and someone in the world of the wise has named it the Piriformis syndrome.
The Piriformis Syndrome effects countless numbers of people daily, and doctors…
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Tags: hip flexors, lower back pain, Sciaticia
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Iliopsoas
The Iliopsoas is sometimes classified as two muscles, Iliacus and Psoas major, with Iliacus arising from the Ilium and Psoas from the vertebrae.
Action:
Flexes and laterally rotates hip as well as flexing the torso when the legs are fixed (e.g. laying to sitting).
Typical use:
• Climbing a step.
Sartorius
The Sartorius is a two joint muscle and…
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Tags: hip flexors, Hips, Muscles, Thighs
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