Muscle & Joint

Joints

 Joints are the areas where bones meet and attached muscles create movement.

 During movement, the space inside the joint makes the “oil” of the body, called Synovial Fluid. Without movement and joint lubrication, simple activities become uncomfortable.

 Ligaments are thick bands of connective tissue that support the joints. Ligaments also help (via nerve information) with joint position awareness. If the ligament is injured, the joint is at risk of injury.

Muscles

 Muscles allow bones and joints to move (via nerve impulses) through a pulling motion.

 Muscles pump blood, push food, and help keep the body warm.

 Tendons connect muscle to bone. This is why healthy flexibility is important in preventing muscular injury.

 Staying still for long periods can make muscles sore because of the lack of circulating oxygenated blood.

 Too much exercise can create a lactic acid (waste product) buildup in the muscle tissue, causing muscular tenderness.

 IPTouches using Fur Striping and Bear

Squeezing motions can help flush tissue toxins.

 There are three types of muscle tissue: Skeletal is the most common and moves the body. Smooth muscle covers internal organs. Cardiac muscle forms the heart.

 Fascia is connective tissue attaching to everything. When the muscle and skin are stuck together by fascia, the result may be decreased movement, discomfort, and the risk of injury. The Aponeurosis is a sheet of connective tissue in the abdominal region. Thoraco-lumbar fascia runs along to back area.