General

ORIGIN: Lateral most structure (Transverse Process) of the top 4 vertebrae in the neck. (C1-C4) INSERTION: Upper, Inner border of your wing bone. (Superior angle to the medial border of the scapula) ACTION: Elevates the scapula medially and inclines the head ipsilaterally. If you turn your head slightly to one side and then try and … Read more

ORIGIN: The plantar fascia or plantar aponeurosis is a long thin fibrous band that extends from the heel to the digits on the plantar or underside of the foot. The plantar fascia is of great strength and supports the arch. It is divided into three portions. The thickest is the central portion which attaches to … Read more

Because of the fact that there are multiple locations where shin splints can occur, the format of this weeks article will be a straight discussion. There are three main areas where one can suffer a “shin splint.” The most common being the medial or inside portion of the lower leg. Often times this pain is … Read more