Muscles of the head and neck

glands and tear, nasal and palatine glands. In addition, this nerve conveys sensory information from the taste buds of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue (Marieb & Hoehn, 2010). Damage to this nerve may result in the sagging or drooping of facial muscles and a disturbed sense of taste (no ability to taste sweet or salty substances) (Marieb & Hoehn, 2010). The Facial Nerve (CN VII) has five major branches: temporal, zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, and cervical (Marieb & Hoehn, 2010). This…

The next time you feel your sinuses begin to swell during a cold or flu, don't head for the doctor or medicine cabinet just yet. Try one of these three effective, at-home ways to get relief from a sinus infection for you or your loved one. 1. Put Pressure On Your Eyebrows Pressing firmly on your eyebrows can help relieve the pressure in your sinus cavity, bring instant relief. Bend your neck forward, place your head gently in your hands…

BENEFITS: Aromatherapy massage has many known benefits such as stimulating lymphatic flow, increasing joint flexibility, blood flow and oxygen functions to the muscles due to increased circulation, tissue regeneration, lessens depression and anxiety as well as improving the overall well – being. Aromatherapy massage brings a deeper level of relaxation, balance and health to client’s life. It stimulates the emotional part of our brain as the aroma from essential oils is sent to the limbic system…

lifting does not necessarily mean heavy lifting. Lifting light weights is also possible, and in fact, is what is recommended for those who would like to receive the benefits of resistance training through the use of weights. For those seeking to develop muscle strength and endurance, lifting light weights with…

Use the first 3 fingers of each hand to circle behind your ears, down each side of your neck and under your jaw line. If you feel lumps accompanied by tenderness, you may have swollen lymph nodes. You may also feel fullness in your throat and have difficulty swallowing. Move your fingers to the crease where your thigh meets your pelvis. Press your fingers into the crease and you should feel the muscle, bone and fat beneath. If you feel a lump, it may be a swollen lymph node (Jarvis,…

Patient Y is a 58year old male that was referred to our department with a large (3x3cm) node of the R neck, level II, which he had had for 3 years. His fine needle aspiration (FNA) results showed potential small cell neuro-endocrine tumour, but had insufficient tissue for a confirmed diagnosis. His oncologist sent him for further staging tests, which included a MRI which only confirmed the nodal involvement and advised a core needle biopsy of the mass. This revealed a squamous cell carcinoma…

It typically produces weakness and paralysis in the affected muscles and causes them to waste away. People with ALS first notice clumsiness in their hands, weakness in their legs. or slowness in their speech. Difficulty in breathing, eating, and swallowing, is one of the reasons why these people die within a few years…

the limb into an extended range of motion” through dynamic movement (Donald Kirkendall). Static stretches perform the same function of stretching out the range of motion in muscles, with primary difference being these stretches are done at rest. By combining both static and ballistic movements in a stretching routine, muscles and tendons are introduced to these movements in a non-contact regimen to improve overall strength and…

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) or the stone man syndrome is a disorder in which the muscle tissue and connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments are gradually replaced by bone. The extra skeletal bone formation causes the person loss of mobility as the joint become affected. Overtime the person affected with FOP has difficulty difficulties breathing, speaking, and eating. Due to their eating problem they may experience malnutrition. Signs and symptoms of FOP can be observed as…

of death grip puts a lot of pressure on all the muscles and nerves of the hand, creating undue tension, which, over time, can lead to permanent pain and even disfigurement. Loosen your grip and try to lighten up with whatever you do with your hands, particularly repetitive tasks. Additionally, don't forget that ordinary stress leads to muscle tension that can linger in your fingers, among other places, contributing to painful joints and aching muscles. If you have no doctor-ordered restrictions…