- Asymptomatic: Presenting no symptoms or indications of a disease or condition. A person can have a medical condition but not exhibit any signs or symptoms.
- Cervical postural fault: Misalignment or incorrect positioning of the cervical spine (neck region) due to poor posture habits.
- Chronic: Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring. In medical terms, it’s used to describe a condition or ailment that is persistent and lasts over a long duration.
- Chronic disease: A long-term health condition that may not have a cure. It can affect an individual for an extended period, sometimes for the entirety of their life.
- Degeneration: The process of deteriorating or breaking down, often referring to the decline or deterioration of a body part, especially tissues and organs.
- Disc bulge: A condition where the disc between the spinal vertebrae protrudes outward beyond its normal boundaries. Unlike a herniated disc, the disc does not rupture.
- Facet joints: Joints in the spine that allow for its flexibility. They can become painful due to arthritis, injury, or wear and tear.
- First Rib Mobilization: A technique or exercise aimed at addressing issues or tightness related to the first rib, which can impact neck and shoulder health.
- Forward head posture: A postural imbalance where the head is positioned forward relative to the shoulders, often due to prolonged computer use or looking down at mobile devices.
- Herniated discs: A condition affecting the spine in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion to bulge out. Commonly referred to as a slipped or ruptured disc, it can cause pain, numbness, or weakness.
- Innervation: The supply of nerves to a specific body part, allowing it to function.
- Long thoracic nerve: A nerve that supplies the serratus anterior muscle. Damage to this nerve can lead to a winged scapula.
- Lumbar erectors: A group of muscles and tendons that run the length of the spine behind it, primarily responsible for keeping the spine erect.
- Lumbar extension: Bending or movement of the lower spine backward.
- Lumbar flexion: Bending or movement of the lower spine forward.
- Muscular tenderness: A sensation of pain or soreness when an area of the muscles is touched or during movement.
- Prone: Refers to lying face down.
- Rhomboids: Muscles located between the shoulder blades that help retract (pull back) the scapula.
- Sacroiliac dysfunction: A condition where the sacroiliac joint (where the spine meets the pelvis) experiences pain or improper function, often leading to lower back or leg pain.
- Sacroiliac joint: The joint in the lower part of the spine connecting the sacrum and the ilium of the pelvis.
- Sagittal plane: An anatomical plane that divides the body into left and right halves. Movements in this plane include flexion (bending) and extension (straightening).
- Scapular control: Refers to the movement and stabilization of the scapula (shoulder blade), which plays a crucial role in shoulder movement and health.
- Serratus anterior muscle: A muscle that wraps around the upper ribs to the front and is essential for the forward rotation of the arm.
- SI Joint Mobilization/Pain Relief: Techniques or exercises aimed at relieving pain or improving the movement in the sacroiliac (SI) joint.
- Thoracic Spine Smash: An exercise using a foam roller to target and relieve tension in the upper and middle back (thoracic spine).
- Trapezius muscle: A large muscle in the back that extends from the base of the skull to the middle of the back and across to the shoulder blade. It helps move and stabilize the shoulder blade and spine.
- Upper trapezius muscles: A part of the trapezius muscle located in the upper back and neck, primarily responsible for moving and stabilizing the shoulder blades and extending the neck.
- Winged scapula: A condition where the shoulder blade protrudes outwards, usually due to weakness or nerve damage. It looks like the scapula is “winging” out from the back.
