re: Neural Tension

[Barrett]

I am interested in the clinical manifestation of neural tension as a primary and essential diagnosis in many patients with both chronic and acute pain. I am also interested in resolving these problems with manual care and ideomotor movement. Is there anyone out there with a similar interest? I can provide several excellent references for those who may be.

[perfphysio]

As a Physiotherapist, yoga practitioner and pilates teacher I have a big interest in the relationship between diet and neural tension. I have notice a huge relationship in the foods I am eating and the 24 hr response in flexibility that feels to be limited by neural tension. ANy comment??

[steven]

I am researching the condition known as winging scapula (see orthopaedic section in chat). The long thoracic nerve can be damaged by neural stretching! I am in contact with several patients who developed the condition as a consequence of neural stretching. Latest research does suggest that this nerve can be tethered by fascial bands in the scalene muscles and in the bracial plexus. It could be vulnerable at these points. Details/references on the web site on winging scapulae.

[NARSTR]

very interesting stuff, folks. i completely 'cured' a case of plantar fasciitis (doctor's diagnosis) which had been around for over 5 years, (patient had spent a fortune on special boots) in approximately 2 weeks. All he did was SLR to P1 and then rhythmical DF of ankle. bingo!

[BhaktiKotak]

hi i am bhakti. a fresh PG student and am planning to do my dissertation on neural mobilization so i would be glad to get all information

[BhaktiKotak]

could u tell me what is P1

[Laura01]

Originally Posted by NARSTR

very interesting stuff, folks. i completely 'cured' a case of plantar fasciitis (doctor's diagnosis) which had been around for over 5 years, (patient had spent a fortune on special boots) in approximately 2 weeks. All he did was SLR to P1 and then rhythmical DF of ankle. bingo!

very interesting, did you assess the patient to confirm plantar fasciitis?what brought you to this conclusion that this method of treatment may help?do you have any evidence to support it?
thanks laura

[oscar]

actually myofascial release practitioners do a very similar manouvre for plantar fascitis- iI did a course this year and the leader described a similar technique - if you appreciate that the body is interconnected fascia then a sustained stretch in this manner obviously gives the plantar fascia a good stretch...have a look at some myofascial release texts if you can as they detail the techniques you can use. Sadly there isn't a great deal of research out there at the moment!