Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2
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Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2
Cervical Issues11The Superficial Cervical Fascia12The Deep Posterior Neck13The ScdlenesThe superficial cervical fascia (transparent outer layer) and t Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2the deep cervical fascia (violet inner layer) are continuations of superficial and deep fascial layers that surround the entire body. The deeper myofascial structures of the neck that these layers surround are also visible in this view, and include the scalenes, the transversospinalis, the platysma, Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2 etc.Primal Pictures, used by permission.The Superficial Cervical Fascia11The Importance of the Superficial LayersWhat are die most common client issuEbook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2
es that you see in your practice? Chances are, neck pain and discomfort are high on the list. Although cervical complaints and conditions can have manCervical Issues11The Superficial Cervical Fascia12The Deep Posterior Neck13The ScdlenesThe superficial cervical fascia (transparent outer layer) and t Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2ayers of the neck and shoulders. Whether caused by deep articular fixations, posture and misalignment, habits, stress, injury, or other reasons, neck issues respond quicker and stay away longer when the differentiation and elasticity of the outer wrappings is addressed first. As with other parts of Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2the body, many seemingly deeper neck issues resolve when the external layers have been freed. In this chapter, I’ll describe how to work with these suEbook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2
perficial but important layers, which will also prepare for working the neck’s deeper structures (which are covered in the next chapter).Figures 11.1/Cervical Issues11The Superficial Cervical Fascia12The Deep Posterior Neck13The ScdlenesThe superficial cervical fascia (transparent outer layer) and t Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2milar layers in the face, head, shoulders, back, and chest.Encircling (he neck and shoulders like an over-large turtleneck sweater, or a surgical collar (Figures 11.1 and 11.2), the neck’s outer wrappings arc composed of multiple layers of myofascia. These include superficial layers just under the s Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2kin (such as the fascia colli in back, and the fascia colli superticialis in front), as well as the investing fascia that surrounds the outer neck musEbook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2
cles (such as the trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, infrahyoids, and (he platysma, Figure 11.3). Together, these cowl-like superficial layers extend froCervical Issues11The Superficial Cervical Fascia12The Deep Posterior Neck13The ScdlenesThe superficial cervical fascia (transparent outer layer) and t Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2houlders, chest, and upper back at their inferior margin ( 1). Like a sleeve, they encircle the deeper myofascial, skeletal, and visceral structures of the neck’s core.The outer layers of the neck have a surprising thickness and resilience, when they lose pliability or are undifferentiated and adher Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2ed to other structures (due to injury, postural strain, or other reasons), the outer layers have the ability to restrict movement range, disrupt balanEbook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2
ced alignment, and bind the structures they surround. Imagine trying to move in a wetsuit that is a size too small (Figure 11.4)—the outer layers of tCervical Issues11The Superficial Cervical Fascia12The Deep Posterior Neck13The ScdlenesThe superficial cervical fascia (transparent outer layer) and t Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2e to pain. In one ultrasound study of living subjects, neck pain was seen to be proportional to the thickness of the cervical fasciae, which in turn was observed to measurably change as a result of hands-on fascialtechniques ( 2). In another ultrasound study, sliding between fascial layers in people Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2 with neck or back pain has been seen to measurably improve after myofascial work (3).Assessing superficial restrictionsTry this: observe your standinEbook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2
g client turn his or her head from side to side. Watch what happens with the superficial layers of the neck, shoulders, chest, and back. Are there areCervical Issues11The Superficial Cervical Fascia12The Deep Posterior Neck13The ScdlenesThe superficial cervical fascia (transparent outer layer) and t Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2n, these signs of fascial inelasticity, binding, and lack of differentiation will be most visible at the extremes or end-range of the movement. Look from both the front and the back; compare left and right sides for any differences. Then, look again as he or she gently looks up and down. Your client Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2 might feel different kinds of restrictions when moving: including pulls in the deeper musculature, or catches involving neck articulations or the uppEbook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2
er ribs. For now, we’re going to leave these aside and focus on the outer layers first.Figure 11.3The superficial layers of the neck, in cross-sectionCervical Issues11The Superficial Cervical Fascia12The Deep Posterior Neck13The ScdlenesThe superficial cervical fascia (transparent outer layer) and t Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2ug” patterns in the skin (Figure 11.5). In other cases, a whole sheet of fascia will move or creep along with the rotating or nodding head. Linear “tug” patterns are morecommonly seen in the thinner layers of the anterior neck and chest, while the “creep” of whole fascial sheets is seen more often w Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2hen looking at the thicker posterior layers of the back.If it is difficult to see restrictions in the superficial layers, you can use your hands insteEbook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2
ad to feel for tugs and pulls in the outer layers while your client rotates his or her head. Whether watching or feeling, note any areas that don’t diCervical Issues11The Superficial Cervical Fascia12The Deep Posterior Neck13The ScdlenesThe superficial cervical fascia (transparent outer layer) and t Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2t confuse movements of deeper structures for movement in the superficial fascia. For example, you’ll sometimes see the ribcage turning along with the head, or a shoulder roll forward, etc. Some of this movement is normal; if you see exaggerated or asymmetrical movement of the ribcage or shoulder, th Ebook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2is might be because of deeper or larger restrictions. Make a note to check for and address these patterns later, but remember that since these deeperEbook Advanced myofascial techniques (Vol.2): Part 2
movements might also be caused by restrictions in the outer layers, releasing the superficial layers is the logical first step.Cervical Issues11The Superficial Cervical Fascia12The Deep Posterior Neck13The ScdlenesThe superficial cervical fascia (transparent outer layer) and tCervical Issues11The Superficial Cervical Fascia12The Deep Posterior Neck13The ScdlenesThe superficial cervical fascia (transparent outer layer) and tGọi ngay
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