Introduction The hypoglossal nerve is the 12th paired cranial nerve. Its name is derived from ancient Greek, where ‘hypo’ means under and ‘glossal’ means tongue. Except for the palatoglossus, which is innervated by the vagus nerve, the nerve has a solely somatic motor function, innervating the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue. The hypoglossal…
Abducens nerve palsy is a disorder where injury to a specific nerve disrupts eye movement and alignment. The abducens nerve, one of the pairs of cranial nerves, regulates the movement of your eyes away from your nose. Abducens nerve palsy is a nerve problem that involves eye muscle control. It makes turning an affected eye…
Targeted Exercises for Posterior Tibial Tendinitis can help alleviate symptoms, strengthen the muscles and tendons surrounding the ankle, and improve overall foot function. These exercises aim to reduce pain, restore flexibility and strength, and promote proper alignment of the foot and ankle. It is important to perform suitable workouts to manage and recover from posterior tibial…
Definition The earliest and most basic method of treating injuries is cryotherapy, commonly referred to as using ice. Its effectiveness, cost, simple use, and accessibility of transportation lead to its popularity. Ice is thought to reduce pain by causing local anesthesia. Additionally, it reduces local blood flow, cellular metabolism, edema, and nerve conduction velocities. The…
Trigeminal neuralgia (try-JEM-ih-nul nu-RAL-yuh) is a condition that produces unbearable pain on one side of the face that is equivalent to an electric shock. The trigeminal nerve, which transmits messages from the face to the brain, is impacted. A sudden sharp pain may be felt even when brushing your teeth or applying cosmetics. The pain from…
If you experience difficulty running, walking, or climbing stairs as a result of thigh pain, you may have Thigh muscle pain. There are far too many reasons for this pain in the muscles of the thighs, such as trauma and injury. There are times, just when it happens for unclear reasons. Additionally, you have tingling, numbness, and weakness in your thigh. Medication, the rice principle, and physical therapy treatments all help alleviate this pain. What parts make up the thigh? The portion of the upper leg that is between…
Introduction The vagus nerve, also known as the 10th cranial nerve or CN X, is one of the longest and most complex nerves in the human body. It starts in the brainstem, travels through the neck, chest, and abdomen, and branches out to the heart, lungs, digestive tract, and even the tongue and ears. The…
Introduction The accessory nerve, also known as cranial nerve XI (CN XI), is one of the 12 cranial nerves in humans. It is considered a motor nerve and primarily innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, which play crucial roles in head and shoulder movements. It has a cranial and a spinal component, though there is…
Introduction Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): The term Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) refers to a therapeutic approach that involves stimulating proprioceptors (such as the muscle spindle and the Golgi tendon organs) in addition to other sensory stimuli (tactile, visual, or verbal) at the beginning (i.e., during the cognitive phase of motor learning) and gradually decreasing them…
Optic neuritis is the term for an inflammation of the optic nerve. This results in various symptoms like pain and blurred vision. This disease shows a strong association with other autoimmune diseases as well as chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis. Optic neuritis may be lessened or prevented, and more serious long-term effects may be avoided,…
