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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 ...

Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissues and joints of the body, and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft ...

Alzeihmer’s Disease is a progressive degenerative disorder of the brain, involving shrinkage and death of the brain tissue. It leads to memory loss, ...

Superficial Fascia  is a continuous fascia that lies under the skin and connects to the deeper fascia. Deep Fascia surrounds all muscles, organs and bones. ...

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