Scap-Off Load. A Scap-Off Load is a special test or functional test that we use to evaluate the implication of Lev Scapular and Up. Trap in Cercival Rotation. As previously mentioned, in cervical rotation we got a fair bit of muscle working towards this action. As many clients come in with cervical pain, it’s time […]
Tag Archives: lymph nodes
15
Mar
Mar
TMJ and MLD. TMJ or Temporomandibular joint is bilaterally located on the side of the human head. Temporomandibular joint is responsible for the following movement: Upper Compartment Protrusion Retrusion Lower Compartment Lower the Jaw Raise the Jaw Lateral Deviation Said so: the opening is the combination of Protrusion plus Lowering the Jaw closing the mouth […]
07
Mar
Mar
Range of Motion. Range of Motion is the movement of a joint within a 3-dimensional space. Before performing Remedial Massage or a Thai massage and or MLD session, we check for a Range of Motion, know also as ROM. Checking for ROM is to establish the functionality of the joint and the muscles that surround […]
08
Jan
Jan
MLD and Pain. As previously mentioned, MLD is a massage technique pain-free. This is one of the reasons that makes it so special. It doesn’t matter where the technique is applied, the touch has to be so light, that the patient doesn’t have to feel any pain. And believe it or not, MLD can be […]
19
Dec
Dec
Manual Lymphatic Drainage if used along the right type of condition, is a safe and well utile manual therapy. In the previous 2 blogs (Link 1, Link 2) I did give a quick description of how the Lymphatic System works and its relation to MLD. Now, let’s take another step to look in too how […]