Semispinalis capitis, pectineus, & vastus lateralis are unusual suspect muscles, often overlooked by manual therapists, that can cause pain and dysfunction.
Greater Occipital Neuralgia
Greater occipital neuralgia is caused by compression of the greater occipital nerve, usually by a tight upper trapezius or semispinalis capitis muscle.
Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor Can Give You a Headache
The rectus capitis posterior minor (RCPMin) is, clinically, one of the more important muscles in the human body, so it is especially important for manual therapists to be conversant with this muscle so that effective palpation assessment and massage and stretching treatment can be performed.
Musculature of the Cervical Spine
To perform orthopedic manual therapy to the neck that is accurate and specific, we need to know the attachments and actions of the muscles of the neck.
Semispinalis Capitis: The Unusual Suspect Behind Your Neck Pain
The semispinalis capitis is the largest muscle in the back of the neck — and the most overlooked cause of posterior neck pain. Learn how to assess, palpate, stretch, and massage it.
Assessment and Treatment of Specific Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Neck
This blog post introduces and explains how the manual therapist can perform assessment and treatment for specific musculoskeletal conditions of the neck.
The Unusual Suspects: Less Well-Known Muscles that are Often Overlooked
Sometimes it is an unusual suspect, a less well-known muscle, that is the underlying cause of our client’s pain and dysfunction pattern.
Forward Head Posture
Forward head posture is extremely common, especially as we age. It is part of a larger posture dysfunctional pattern known as upper crossed syndrome.
