Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a condition that involves the compression of the neurovascular bundle (brachial plexus ( C5-T1) and its accompanying artery and ...

Joint Dislocation is the complete dissociation of the articulating surfaces of a joint. While a Subluxation is when the articulating surfaces of a joint remain ...

Migraine is a neurological syndrome characterized by excruciating “throbbing” ( vascular) headache with associated symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, ...

Massage Therapist - National Occupational Classification (NOC) # 3236  Human Resources and Skills Development Canada identifies massage therapy as a distinct ...

I. Swedish Massage Swedish massage is a massage technique that is most often used by massage therapists to increase relaxation, increase circulation, and ...

Massage Therapy Terms: Adhesion  - aka knot;  a fibrous band or structure by which parts are abnormally adhered. Excessive cross-linkages binding connective ...

Nutrition - the science of food with respect to the nutrients and other substances therein. Includes: the actions and interactions of nutrients and ...

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is the degeneration of the annular fibres of the intervertebral disc. Other terms for DDD : Disc Herniation Massage Sciatica ...

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease that leads to the degeneration of myelin sheath, and ultimately the nerve tissues in the central ...

The 12 Cranial Nerves I - Olfactory nerve V - Trigeminal nerve IX - Glossopharyngeal nerve II - Optic nerve VI - Abducens nerve X - Vagus ...

Torticollis or wry neck, is a spasm of unilateral neck muscles (especially the SCM ) causing abnormal positioning of the head and neck. Acute acquired ...

Hyperkyphosis is an increase in the thoracic kyphotic curve. It is accompanied by protracted scapulae and a head forward posture. Hyperkyphosis Massage ...