Literally A Pain in the Neck

Hi, i have taken a break from my muscle posts lately, because, honestly, i just wasn't feeling them. I was annoyed by it and decided to work on other things for a while. Needless to say i have come around, and i'm back now!

I have a super exciting muscle to talk about today, and a muscle that lots and lots of people have problems with. This trouble muscle is called the splenius capitis.

The splenius capitis is a broad muscle located at the back of the neck. It attaches at the base of the skull and runs down to C-7 or that hump at the base of your neck down to the first couple thoracic vertebrae. When one of these muscles work it makes the head turn and bend towards one side, and when they both fire, it brings the head upright.

In my practice i see the splenius capitis overworking a lot for the front neck muscles! In a good majority of whiplash cases this is the case! Poor Splenius capitis is carrying your noggin around, maybe we shouldn't punish it, but find the muscle that isn't working as well and strengthen them!

Dysfunction in the splenius capitis muscle can cause lots of havoc with the neck and shoulders, but also cause headaches and sometimes pain into the face. If your neck has been bothering you, get assessed and a massage! You're body will thank you!

Nut Shell

I am the worst blogger.
I will claim the reason is being busy and move on.

I'm super excited to start learning a new modality in my body work practice. I have started a lymphatic drainage course and i am so excited about it. I have always been interested in the gentle, yet drastic work of MLD and it's super exciting to finally be able to dive in. As always my NKT work is ever growing and learning. There are always cases that stump me, but i believe i continue to learn and grow everyday, and that is what is important to me.

I feel very lucky to have found a Elements Massage and wellness center. This place is awesome and i am going to be working on promoting it and my own practice there. It's nice to be able to believe in where you are working. Networking has never been a strength for me, but i have acquired a kick in the ass lately that I needed, and i feel excited and ready!

Personally, I have been going through challenges. Family is tough to handle sometimes, however, i do have an support system, they know who they are. I don't think i would have survived the last couple months without a select few people.

So, That's my life in a nutshell. I will be posting a new anatomy post soon!