Muscle Reference Flashcards
Superspinatus
Function/Indications?
Testing?
Neuro-vascular holding points?
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Central
Function/Indications: Frontal Abduction of the shoulder. Prevents/resists adduction.
Testing: Front plane abduct arm 15 degrees from body. Pressure is against forearm toward IT band
Neuro-vascular holding points: Frontal eminences (between hairline and brow) and soft spot on top of head.
Acupressure holding points: None known
Massage treatment points:
- Central Meridian (pubic bone to bottom lip)
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: From the Clavicle-Pec-Delt hollow along the outside of the pec to the lateral pec dimple.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 2-3” lateral the spine level the atlas C1.
- O/I: O - supraspinous fossa of scapula. I - superior facet of greater tubercle of humerus.
Teres Major - Internal rotator cuff
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Governing
Function/Indications: Internal rotation of the humerus.
Testing: Lie prone with hands at the lower back, elbows bourght toward each other. Apply lateral pressure at the inside of the elbows.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Temple
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen: none known
- To Weaken: none known
Massage treatment points
- Meridian: Governing/Central meridian - From the tailbone, up the spine, over the top of the head, down the face, stopping at the upper lift.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Between the 2nd & 3rd rib 2-3” lateral of the sturnum.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: Between T2 & T3, 1” lateral of the spine.
- O/I: O - Bottom corner of the shoulder blade. I - back of the arm just below the shoulder joint.
Pectoralis Major Clavicular
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Stomach
Function/Indications: Horizontal adduction of the humerus.
Testing: Lying supine with arm held straight toward the ceiling. Apply lateral pressure to ABduct the arm.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Frontal eminence, sometimes a slight bulge on the sides of the forehead between the eyebrows and hairline.
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen: 1st - S41 & S15, GB41 & S43. stomach, gall bladder.
- To Weaken: 1st - S45 & L11, GB41 & S43. stomach, gall bladder
Massage treatment points
- Meridian: Stomach - Below the eye, around the cheek to the forehead, over the eye, down the jaw & the front of the neck, across the coller bone, down the chest & abdomen, across the hip flexors, down the front thigh just lateral of center, down the outer calf to the 2nd toe.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Left Pec between the 5th & 6th ribs from nipple to sturnum.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” lateral the spine between T5 & T6.
- O/I: O - Middle of the clavicle to the knob on the inner end at the base of the throat. I - The groove between the muscles at the front of the humerus just below the shoulder.
Levator Scapulae
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Stomach
Function/Indications: Shoulder elevation and rotation with spine fixed. When shoulders fixed, 180-degree out-of-phase motion is spinal straightneing.
Testing: with a 90-degree bend at the elbow, force it down against the side of the hip. Pressure is against the inside of the upper arm near teh elbow to pull the arm away from the side.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Frontal eminence, sometimes a slight bulge on the sides of the forehead between the eyebrows and hairline.
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen: 1st - S41 & S15, GB41 & S43. stomach, gall bladder.
- To Weaken: 1st - S45 & L11, GB41 & S43. stomach, gall bladder.
Massage treatment points
- Meridian: Stomach - Below the eye, around the cheek to the forehead, over the eye, down the jaw & the front of the neck, across the coller bone, down the chest & abdomen, across the hip flexors, down the front thigh just lateral of center, down the outer calf to the 2nd toe.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Edge of the breastbone at the 1st rib, about 1.5” lateral from midline.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” lateral the spine between C7 & T1. Put hard pressure in the center of the teres muscles (outer edge of the scapulae) and the tenser levator sacapulae.
- O/I: O - transverse processes of C1-4. I - Top medial slope of the scapulae.
Neck Muscles - Anterior Neck Flexors
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Stomach
Function/Indications: Cervical flexion, secondarily rotation side flexion.
Testing: lie supine with hands above head, lift head off table with chin tucked to anatomical neutral. Apply pressure on forehead to gently push head to the table.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Ramus of the jaw, level with the mouth.
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen: 1st - S41 & S15, GB41 & S43. stomach, gall bladder.
- To Weaken: 1st - S45 & L11, GB41 & S43. stomach, gall bladder.
Massage treatment points
- Meridian: Stomach - Below the eye, around the cheek to the forehead, over the eye, down the jaw & the front of the neck, across the coller bone, down the chest & abdomen, across the hip flexors, down the front thigh just lateral of center, down the outer calf to the 2nd toe.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: 3 1/2” lateral the sturnum between 2nd-3rd ribs.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 3/4” lateral of C2
- O/I: O - top of the sternum and medial 1/3rd of the clavicle. I - mastiod
Brachioradialis
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Stomach
Function/Indications: Elbow flexion & wrist rotation.
Testing: Bend elbow slightly more than 90-degrees. Apply pressure to extend the elbow.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Frontal eminence, sometimes a slight bulge on the sides of the forehead between the eyebrows and hairline.
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen: 1st - S41 & S15, GB41 & S43. stomach, gall bladder.
- To Weaken: 1st - S45 & L11, GB41 & S43. stomach, gall bladder.
Massage treatment points
- Meridian: Stomach - Below the eye, around the cheek to the forehead, over the eye, down the jaw & the front of the neck, across the coller bone, down the chest & abdomen, across the hip flexors, down the front thigh just lateral of center, down the outer calf to the 2nd toe.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Left Pec between the 5th & 6th ribs from nipple to sturnum.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” lateral between T5 & T6
- O/I: O - lower third of humerus. I - along the thumb side of the radius near the wrist.
Stomach
Pectoralis Major Clavicular
Levator Scapulae
Neck Muscles
Brachioradialis
Latissimus Dorsi
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Spleen
Function/Indications: Frontal ADDuction.
Testing: Extend arm shoulder level. Apply pressure upward from below the arm.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Parietal bone just above and behind the ear.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - SP2 & H8, LV1 & SP1. spleen, heart, liver.
- To weaken: 1st - SP5 & L8. LV1 & SP1. spleen, lung, liver.
Massage treatment points
- Spleen meridian: From the big toe, up the inside of the leg, front of the abdomen to the side of the chest, frontal process of the shoulder.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Between left ribs 7&8 near the cartilage, there may be a depression here.
- Back Neuro-Lymphatic: Between T7 & T8, 1” lateral the spine.
- O/I: O - Along the spine from T6 to L5 via the thoracolumbar fascia. I - Floor of the intertubercular groove of the humberus.
Trapezius
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Spleen
Function/Indications: Scapular ADDuction.
Testing: Lying prone with arms overhead & thumbs up, lift arms off the table without lifting chest.
Neuro-vascular holding points: 1/2” above the posterior fontanel.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - SP2 & H8; LV1 & SP1
- To weaken: 1st- SP5 & L8; LV1 & SP1
Massage treatment points:
- Spleen meridian: From the big toe, up the inside of the leg, front of the abdomen to the side of the chest, frontal process of the shoulder.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Between left ribs 7 & 8 near the cartilage, there may be a depression here.
- Back Neuro-Lymphatic: Between T7 & T8, Left side only 1” lateral the spine.
- O/I: O - Along the spine from C1 to T12 . I - Across the upper edge of the scapulae.
Opponens Pollicis Longus
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Spleen
Function/Indications: Thumb flexion at the first carpometacarpal joint.
Testing: Have testee touch the tips of the thumb and pinky together. Apply pressure to spread fingers apart.
Neuro-vascular holding points: 1/2” above the posterior fontanel.
Acupressure holding points:
- To stengthen: 1st SP2 & H8; LV1 & SP1. spleen, heart, liver.
- To weaken: 1st - SP5 & L8; LV1 & SP1. spleen,
Massage treatment points
- Spleen meridian: From the big toe, up the inside of the leg, front of the abdomen to the side of the chest, frontal process of the shoulder.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Between left ribs 7 & 8 near the cartilage, there may be a depression here.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” lateral of T7 & T8.
- O/I: O - Trapezium and transverse carpal ligament. I - Along the radial side of the thumb’s metacarpal bone.
Triceps
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Spleen
Function/Indications: Elbow extension.
Testing: Bend elbow at 90 -degrees. Apply pressure against forearm to cause elbow flexion. Patient should resist elbow flexion.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Parietal bone just above and behind ear.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - SP2 & H8; LV1 & SP1. spleen, heart, liver.
- To weaken: 1st - SP5 & L8; SP1 & V1. spleen, liver,
Massage treatment points
- Spleen meridian: From the big toe, up the inside of the leg, front of the abdomen to the side of the chest, frontal process of the shoulder.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Between left ribs 7 & 8 near the cartilage, there may be a depression here.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” lateral of T7 & T8.
- O/I: O - Posterior superior of the humerus & anteror lateral edge of the scapula. I - just below the elbow.
Spleen
Latissimus Dorsi
Trapezius
Opponens Pillicis Longus
Triceps
Subscapularis
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Heart
Function/Indications: internal rotation & addution of the humerus
Testing: hold arm laterally square with the shoulder, elbow bent square in the horizontal plane. Supporting the elbow, apply upward pressure to the palm of the hand trying to raise it.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Anterior fontanel, baby’s soft spot on the top of the head.
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st - LV1 & H9; K10 & H3. liver, heart, kidney.
- To weaken: 1st - GB41 & S13; B66 & S12. gallbladder, stomach, bladder
Massage treatment points:
- Heart Meridian: Armpit down the inside of the arm to the tip of the pinky.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Between ribs 2 & 3 just lateral the sternum.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” lateral the spine between T2 & T3.
- O/I: O - Medial and inferior 2/3rds of the scapula. I - Lesser tubercule of the humerus
Heart
Subscapularis
Quadriceps
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Small Intestine
Function/Indications: Knee extention.
Testing: sit patient high enought to dangle legs. Place hand on anterior of calf. que client to try and extend knee.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Parietal eminence, usually a ridge between the ear and the top of the head.
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st - GB41 & S13; B66 & S12. gallbladder, stomach, bladder.
- To weaken: 1st - S36 & S18; B66 & S12. stomach, bladder.
Massage treatment points:
- Small Intestine Meridian: Fromt the tip of the pinky up the edge of the back of the arm, down and up the v-ridge of the scapula, up the side of the neck to the cheek.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Along the bottom curve of the rib cage from the below the acromium process down the 8th to 12th ribs.
- Back Neuro-Lymphatic: 8 points 1” lateral the spine between T8-9, T9-10, T10-11, & T11-12
- O/I: O - Anterior of the top of the femur bone.
Abdominals
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Small Intestine
Function/Indications: spinal flexion.
Testing: Get in a bent knee, sit-up position. Sit up, cross hands across chest and lean back 30-degrees. Stabalize legs, apply gentle pressure against where wrists cross.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Parietal eminence, usually a ridge between the ear and the top of the head.
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st - GB41 & S13; B66 & S12. gallbladder, stomach, bladder.
- To weaken: 1st - S36 & S18; B66 & S12. stomach, bladder.
Massage treatment points:
- Small Intestine Meridian: Fromt the tip of the pinky up the edge of the back of the arm, down and up the v-ridge of the scapula, up the side of the neck to the cheek.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: lower half of the inner thighs, 2 bands, slightly forward and back.
- Back Neuro-Lymphatic: Most prominant knob on the hop bones at L5
- O/I: O - Inner surfaces of the lower 6 ribs; I - Upper edges of the hip and pubic bones.
Small Intestine
Quadriceps
Abdominals
Peroneus
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Bladder
Function/Indications: Plantar flexion & ankle eversion
Testing: Lying supine with feet hanging, cue client to dorsiflex to 90-degrees and slightly invert foot. Apply pressure to dorseflex and invert foot more. Client is to resist.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Frontal eminence - bulge between eyebrows and hairline - and the Glabella - flat area closer to the center and just above the eyebrows.
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st - B67 & LI1; B54 & S 36. bladder, liver, and stomach.
- To weaken: 1st - GB41 & B65; B54 & S36. gallbaldder, bladder, stomach.
Massage treatment points:
- Bladder meridian: 1st: From the inside corner of the eye, over the head, down the back over the right erector spinae midline, along the gluteus medial edge to the mid-bottom of the glute. 2nd: skip back to C7-T1, trace diagonally (laterally and down) along the upper trap muscle to 2 1/2” lateral the spine, straight down to the mid-bottom of the glute, down the midline of the hamstrings and gastroc, then the lateral ridge of the calf tendon around the back of the ankle bone to the pinky toe,
- Front-Neuro-Lymphatic. 3 points along the top ridge of the pubic bone, center and 1” lateral.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: The prominant knobs of the hip bones 2 1/2” lateral of L5.
- O/I: O - Lateral side of the calf, just below the knee. I - Outside of the foot and across the arch of the tip of the foot.
Sacrospinalis
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Bladder
Function/Indications: Spinal Extension.
Testing: Unilateral testing: Lie prone, hands to the side or at the small of the back. Testee lifts one shoulder looking back over it. Apply pressure down onto the shoulder while stabilizing opposite hip.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Frontal eminence - bulge between eyebrows and hairline.
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st - B67 & LI1; B54 & S 36. bladder, liver, and stomach.
- To weaken: 1st - GB41 & B65; B54 & S36. gallbaldder, bladder, stomach.
Massage treatment points:
- Bladder meridian: 1st: From the inside corner of the eye, over the head, down the back over the right erector spinae midline, along the gluteus medial edge to the mid-bottom of the glute. 2nd: skip back to C7-T1, trace diagonally (laterally and down) along the upper trap muscle to 2 1/2” lateral the spine, straight down to the mid-bottom of the glute, down the midline of the hamstrings and gastroc, then the lateral ridge of the calf tendon around the back of the ankle bone to the pinky toe,
- Front-Neuro-Lymphatic. 3 points along the top ridge of the pubic bone, center and 1” lateral. 1” either side of the naval.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1 1/2” lateral L2.
- O/I: O - Spinous processes from T9-T12 & the medial slope of the dorsal tendon of the iliac crest. I - Spinous processes from C1 to T2. Erector spinae is a group of muscles: iliocostalis, longissimus, and the spinalis
Tibialis
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Bladder
Function/Indications: Dorsiflexion and foot inversion.
Testing: Slightly dorsiflex. Pressure is applied to the top of the foot. Client resists plantar flexion.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Frontal eminence - bulge between eyebrows and hairline - and the Glabella - flat area closer to the center and just above the eyebrows.
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st - B67 & LI1; B54 & S 36. bladder, liver, and stomach.
- To weaken: 1st - GB41 & B65; B54 & S36. gallbaldder, bladder, stomach.
Massage treatment points:
- Bladder meridian: 1st: From the inside corner of the eye, over the head, down the back over the right erector spinae midline, along the gluteus medial edge to the mid-bottom of the glute. 2nd: skip back to C7-T1, trace diagonally (laterally and down) along the upper trap muscle to 2 1/2” lateral the spine, straight down to the mid-bottom of the glute, down the midline of the hamstrings and gastroc, then the lateral ridge of the calf tendon around the back of the ankle bone to the pinky toe,
- Front-Neuro-Lymphatic. 3 points along the top ridge of the pubic bone, center and 1” lateral.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: The prominant knobs of the hip bones 2 1/2” lateral of L5.
- O/I: O - Lateral side of the calf, just below the knee. I - Outside of the foot and across the arch of the tip of the foot.
Posterior Tibialis
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
To Strengthen?
To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
Meridian?
Front Neuro-Lymphatic
Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
O/I?
Posterior Tibialis
Function/Indications: Planar Flexion and foot eversion.
Testing: Plantar flex. Apply pressure on bottom of foot to dorsiflex. Client resists dorsiflexion.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Frontal eminence - bulge between eyebrows and hairline.
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st - B67 & LI1; B54 & S 36. bladder, liver, and stomach.
- To weaken: 1st - GB41 & B65; B54 & S36. gallbaldder, bladder, stomach.
Massage treatment points:
- Bladder meridian: 1st: From the inside corner of the eye, over the head, down the back over the right erector spinae midline, along the gluteus medial edge to the mid-bottom of the glute. 2nd: skip back to C7-T1, trace diagonally (laterally and down) along the upper trap muscle to 2 1/2” lateral the spine, straight down to the mid-bottom of the glute, down the midline of the hamstrings and gastroc, then the lateral ridge of the calf tendon around the back of the ankle bone to the pinky toe,
- Front-Neuro-Lymphatic. 2 points 1” lateral the midline, along the top ridge of the pubic bone.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1 1/2” lateral L2.
- O/I: O - Inner superior - posterior borders of the tibia and fibula. I - Navicular tuberosity and the plantar surface of the medial cuneform
Bladder
Peroneus
Erector spinae
Tibialis
Psoas
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Kidney
Function/Indications: Hip flexor complex. Weak? Foot internally rotated or low hip. Low back pain, kidney disturbances, restless sleep. Kidney weak? skin probs (acne eczema). Drink large amounts of water. Increase A & E. Avoid coffee.
Testing Also test Fascia lata and upper traps. With leg raised 45 degrees & opposite hip stabalized, test with lateral pressure.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Occpitital protuberance
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - L8 & K7, SP3, K3. lung, kidney, spleen
- To weaken: 1st - LV1 & K1, SP3, K3. liver, kidney, spleen
Massage treatment points:
- Kidney Meridian: Ball of the foot, inside of leg, abdomen & chest to medial knob of clavicle.
- O/I: O - T12 to L1; I - Upper medial aspect of femer bone, level with pubic bone.
- Front neuro-lymphatic: 1” above and 1” lateral from navel.
- Back neuro-lymphatic: vertical strip 1” lateral from T12 to L1
Upper Trapezius
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Kidney
Function/Indications: Adduction & elevation of scapulae
Testing: laterally tilt head to shoulder. Test is applying pressure to pull them apart.
Neuro-vascular holding points: temple
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - L8 & K7, SP3, K3. lung, kidney, spleen
- To weaken: 1st - LV1 & K1, SP3, K3. liver, kidney, spleen
Massage treatment points:
- Kidney Meridian: Ball of the foot, inside of leg, abdomen & chest to medial knob of clavicle.
- O/I: O - Base of skull to C7; I - Lateral third of clavicle and top of the scapulae.
- Front neuro-lymphatic: between 2nd and 3rd ribs near sturnum. Lateral groove below biceps brachii.
- Back neuro-lymphatic: 1” either side of C7
Iliacus
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Kidney
Function/Indications: Frontal plane adduction of femur, hip flexion, & external rotation of femur.
Testing: From prone position, bend knee at 90. stabilize knee. slowly lower foot while applying pressure on foot away from midline.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Parietal eminence, usually between the ear ridge and top of head
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st L8 & K7, SP3 & K3. lung, kidney, spleen.
- To weaken: 1st LV1 & K1, SP3 & K3. liver, kidney, spleen.
Massage treatment points
- Kidney Meridian: Ball of the foot, up the inside of the leg, abdomen & chest to the inside knob of the clavicle.
- O/I: O - Along the top inside surface of the ilium, over the iliopubic eminance to insert… I - Top inside of the femur.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Front of shoulder.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: Inside of the top forward part of the iliac crest. Between T12 & L1
Kidney
Psoas
Upper Trapezius
Iliacus
Gluteus Medius
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Circulation - Sex
Function/Indications: Hip ABDuction and external rotation.
Testing: Lie on your side lifting contralateral leg 12-18” off the ground. Apply downward pressure to the lateral side of the calf.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Parietal eminence. usually a ridge between the ear and the top of the head.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - LV1 & CX9; K10 & CX3. liver, circulation-sex, kidney.
- To weaken: 1st - SP3 & CX7; K10 & CX3. spleen, circulation-sex, kidney.
Massage treatment points:
- Circulation-Sex Meridian: From nipple down the middle of the inside of the arm to the end of the middle finger.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Top ridge of the pubic bone.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: The most prominant knob on the hip bones 1 1/2” lateral L5.
- O/I: O - Superior surface of the outside of the ilium. I - Greater trochanter of the hip
Gluteus Maximus
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Circulation-Sex
Function/Indications: External rotation and extension of the hip joint.
Testing: Lying prone have client bend knee to 90-degrees then lift knee 3-4” off the table. Have client resist downward pressure applied to the sole of the foot.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Parietal eminence. usually a ridge between the ear and the top of the head.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - LV1 & CX9; K10 & CX3. liver, circulation-sex, kidney.
- To weaken: 1st - SP3 & CX7; K10 & CX3. spleen, circulation-sex, kidney.
Massage treatment points:
- Circulation-Sex Meridian: From nipple down the middle of the inside of the arm to the end of the middle finger.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Top ridge of the pubic bone.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: The most prominant knob on the hip bones 1 1/2” lateral L5.
- O/I: O - Superior surface of the outside of the ilium. I - Greater trochanter of the hip
Adductors
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Circulation - Sex
Function/Indications: ADDuction and internal rotation of the hip. 5 muscles in this medial thigh group: gracilis, obturator externus, adductor brevis, adductor longus and adductor magnus.
Testing: Patient lies supine in neutral position. Stabalizing opposite knee, apply lateral pressure to the inside of the lower calf. Client resists ABDuction
Neuro-vascular holding points: Parietal eminnece, and the lambdoidal suture on the side at the back of the skull.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - LV1 & CX9; K10 & CX3. liver, circulation-sex, kidney.
- To weaken: 1st - SP3 & CX7; K10 & CX3. spleen, circulation-sex, kidney.
Massage treatment points:
- Circulation-Sex Meridian: From nipple down the middle of the inside of the arm to the end of the middle finger.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Behind the nipple on the chest wall between ribs 4 & 5.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: just below the scapular points, between ribs 8 & 9.
- O/I: O - Front of the pubic bones. I - Along the medial aspect of the femur.
Piriformus
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Circulation - Sex
Function/Indications: Dual Function - External hip rotator with hip extension/ABDucts hip with hip flexion.
Testing: Lying supine, bend hip & knee to 90 degrees. Stabalize the inside of the ankle and the outside of the knee. Cue client to resist applied internal rotation.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Parietal eminnece, and the lambdoidal suture on the side at the back of the skull.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - LV1 & CX9; K10 & CX3. liver, circulation-sex, kidney.
- To weaken: 1st - SP3 & CX7; K10 & CX3. spleen, circulation-sex, kidney.
Massage treatment points:
- Circulation-Sex Meridian: From nipple down the middle of the inside of the arm to the end of the middle finger.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Top ridge of the pubic bone.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: Prominent knobs of the hip bones level with L5
- O/I: O - Anterior of the sacrum, the superior margin of the greater sciatic notch, the sacroiliac joint capsule and the sacrotuberous ligament. I - Greater trochanter of the femur.
Circulation - Sex
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Maximus
Adductors
Piriformis
Teres Minor
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Triple Warmer - Fight or Flight
Function/Indications: External Rotator of the humerus
Testing: Suporting the elbow at a 90 degree bend. Apply pressure to internally rotate humerus.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Hold temple while holding 3 fingers in a triangle in the depression avove the sternum.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - GB41 & T3, B66 & T2. gallbladder, triple warmer, bladder
- To weaken: 1st - S36 & T10, B66 & T2. stomach, triple warmer, bladder
Massage treatment points:
- Triple warmer meridian: From ring finger tip up the back of the hand & arm, the side of the neck, around the ear to the eyebrow.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Sturnum between 2nd & 3rd ribs
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: Between T2 & T3, 1” laterally from the spine.
- O/I: O - Bottom-medial edge of the scapula. I - Superior-Posterior portion of the humerus.
Sartorius
Function/Indications:
Testing:
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Triple Warmer - Fight or Flight
Function/Indications: hip flexion and external rotation, weak abduction, assists with knee flexion.
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points: Posterior Fontanel, the soft spon on the back of a baby’s head.
Acupressure holding points:
- To Strengthen: 1st GB41 & T3, B66 & T2. gall Bladder, Triple Warmer.
- To Weaken: 1st S36 & T10, B66 & T2
Massage treatment points:
- Triple Warmer Meridian: From the end of the ring finger, up the back of the hand and arm, the side of the neck, around the ear to the eyebrow.
- O/I: O - Outermost edge of the top of the hip bones. I - Inside of the leg just below the knee.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: 2” abobe and 1” to each side of the navel.
- Back Neuro-Mymphatic: Between T10 & T11, T11 & T12, 1” either side of the spine.
Gracilis
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Triple Warmer - Fight or Flight
Function/Indications: Works with sartorius and hamstrings. When prone, it’s the first muscle used to bend the knee.
Testing: Lie prone with 45 degree knee bend. Stabalize knee and apply pressure against the inside of foot to push foot laterally.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Posterior fontanel (soft spot on the back of the baby’s head).
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st: GB41 & T3, B66 & T2. gallbladder, Triple warmer, bladder.
- To weaken: 1st: S36 & T10, B66 & T2. stomach, triple warmer, bladder.
Massage treatment points
- Triple Warmer Meridian: From the end of the ring finger, up the back of the hand and arm, the side of the neck, around the ear to the eyebrow.
- O/I: O - Lower edge of the pubic bone. I - Medial aspect of the tibea.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: 2” above and 1” to each side of the navel.
- Back Neuro-Mymphatic: Between T10 & T11, T11 & T12, 1” either side of the spine.
Soleus
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Triple Warmer - Fight or Flight
Function/Indications: Ankle flexion
Testing: Lying prone, bend knee to 90 degrees and plantar flex. Apply pressure to dorsi flex the ankle behind the heel and against the sole of the foot.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Posterior fontanel (soft spot on the back of the baby’s head).
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st: GB41 & T3, B66 & T2. gallbladder, Triple warmer, bladder.
- To weaken: 1st: S36 & T10, B66 & T2. stomach, triple warmer, bladder.
Massage treatment points
- Triple Warmer Meridian: From the end of the ring finger, up the back of the hand and arm, the side of the neck, around the ear to the eyebrow.
- O/I: O - Medial and posterior aspects of the upper tibia. I - Back of the ankle and heel
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: 2” above and 1” to each side of the navel.
- Back Neuro-Mymphatic: Between T10 & T11, T11 & T12, 1” either side of the spine.
Gastrocnemius
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Triple Warmer - Fight or Flight
Function/Indications: Ankle flexion
Testing: Lying prone with feet off the table, put the foot in a plantar flexed position. apply pressure to the sole toward anatomical neutral.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Posterior fontanel (soft spot on the back of the baby’s head).
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st: GB41 & T3, B66 & T2. gallbladder, Triple warmer, bladder.
- To weaken: 1st: S36 & T10, B66 & T2. stomach, triple warmer, bladder.
Massage treatment points
- Triple Warmer Meridian: From the end of the ring finger, up the back of the hand and arm, the side of the neck, around the ear to the eyebrow.
- O/I: O - superior, posterior aspects of the tibia/fibula. I - Back of the ankle and heel
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: 2” above and 1” to each side of the navel.
- Back Neuro-Mymphatic: Between T10 & T11, T11 & T12, 1” either side of the spine.
Triple Warmer - Flight or Flight
Teres Minor
Sartorius
Gracilis
Soleus
Gastrocnemius
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
Massage treatment points
Anterior Deltoid
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Gall Bladder
Function/Indications: Shoulder flexion.
Testing: Hold out the arm in front of you saggitally with the hand prone. Apply pressure downward on the top of the forearm. Client is to resist downward pressure.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Anterior fontanel.
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st - B66 & GB43; GB44 & LI1. bladder, gallbladder, liver.
- To weaken: 1st - GB38 & S15; GB44 & LI1. bladder, gallbladder, liver.
Massage treatment points
- Gall Bladder Meridian: from the outer corner of the eye, turns down towards the ear and then up to the forehead just within the hair line, then descends behind the ear to the corner of the skull. Returns to the forehead above the center of the eye and move down the head & neck to the shoulder, descends the side of the body along the ribs. Follow the bone ridges of the QLA & continue down the outside of the leg, to the ankle, ending on the outside of the 4th toe.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Cartilage just outside the sternum between ribs 3 & 4 and 4 & 5.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” lateral the spine at T3 & 4 and T4 &5.
- O/I: O - lateral third of the clavicle. I - lateral side of the humerus at the deltoid tuberosity.
Popliteus
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Gall Bladder
Function/Indications: Used to unlock knees when walking, by laterally rotating the femur on the tibia during the closed chain portion of the gait cycle (one with the foot in contact with the ground). In open chain movements (when the involved limb is not in contact with the ground), the popliteus muscle medially rotates the tibia on the femur.
Testing: Lying prone, stabalize inside the ball of the foot and outside the heel. Que client to internally rotate foot.
Neuro-vascular holding points: 1st - hold the spot in the center of the back of the knee with the popliteus’ origin on the inside of the knee. 2nd - hold the center of the back of the knee and the insertion of the popliteus at the side of the knee.
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st - B66 & GB43; GB44 & LI1. bladder, gallbladder, liver.
- To weaken: 1st - GB38 & S15; GB44 & LI1. bladder, gallbladder, liver.
Massage treatment points
- Gall Bladder Meridian: from the outer corner of the eye, turns down towards the ear and then up to the forehead just within the hair line, then descends behind the ear to the corner of the skull. Returns to the forehead above the center of the eye and move down the head & neck to the shoulder, descends the side of the body along the ribs. Follow the bone ridges of the QLA & continue down the outside of the leg, to the ankle, ending on the outside of the 4th toe.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Cartilage between ribs 5-6 from sternum to right nipple.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” right lateral the spine at T5 & 6.
- O/I: O - strong tendon arises from the anterior part of the popliteal groove on the lateral surface of the condyle of the femur. I - Posterior surface of the tibia.
Gall Bladder
Anterior Deltoid
Popliteus
Pectoralis Major Sternal
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Liver
Function/Indications: Horizontal ADDuction of the shoulder.
Testing: Have client hold arm out in front of them thumb up. Apply pressure to ABDuct hand away from midline.
Neuro-vascular holding points: 1 1/2” away from center along the hair line.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - LV8 & K10; LV4 & L8. liver, kidney, lung.
- To weaken: 1st - LV2 & H8; LV4 & L8. liver, heart, lung.
Massage treatment points
- Liver Meridian: Inside edge of big toe, up the inside of the leg, following the anterior crest of the adductor complex, over the hip socket to the saggital midline of the bottom rib following the ribcage to the acromium process.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Right side of the ribcage between ribs 5 & 6 from nipple to sternum.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” right lateral the spine between T5 & 6.
- O/I: O - medial half of the clavicle, down the sternum, upper costal cartilages (1-6), and the aponeurosis of the external oblique. I - lateral lip of the humerus’ intertubercular (bicipital) groove and rest of the greater tubercle of the humerus.
Rhomboids
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Liver
Function/Indications: Scapular adduction
Testing: Cradle elbow holding it to the side level with shoulder with a 90 degree bend. stabilize at the shoulder. Cue patient to retract shoulder blades.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Anterior Fontanel.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - LV8 & K10; LV4 & L8. liver, kidney, lung.
- To weaken: 1st - LV2 & H8; LV4 & L8. liver, heart, lung.
Massage treatment points
- Liver Meridian: Inside edge of big toe, up the inside of the leg, following the anterior crest of the adductor complex, over the hip socket to the saggital midline of the bottom rib following the ribcage to the acromium process.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Right side of the ribcage between ribs 5 & 6 from nipple to sternum.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” right lateral the spine between T5 & 6.
- O/I: O - C7 to T5 along the center of the spine. I - Entire medial ridge of the scapulae.
Liver
Pectoralis Major Sternal
Rhomboids
Serratus Anterior
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Lung
Function/Indications: Scapular ABDuction.
Testing: Get into a wall push-up position, relaxing shoulders to drop thoracic cage between the humerus’. Place hand on spine between scapulae and cue client to push spine outward & back against hand.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Anterior fontanel, soft spot on a baby’s head.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - SP3 & L9; L10 & H8. spleen, lung, heart
- To weaken: 1st - K10 & L5; L10 & H8.
Massage treatment points
- Lung Meridian: From the center of the chest-shoulder hollow, go up to the acromium process, down the outer edge of the biceps, the brachioradialis to the tip of the thumb.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Medial Cartilage points between ribs 3-4 and 4-5.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” lateral of T3-4 & T4-5.
- O/I: O - outer anterior surfaces of the upper 9 ribs. I - Inner surface of the scapulae.
Coracobrachialis
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Lung
Function/Indications: Smallest of muscles connected to scapula’s coracoid process (biceps brachii and pec minor). Sagittal flexion and Frontal adduction
Testing: raise humerus 90-degress in the saggital plane, elbow bent square palm forward limp wristed. stabalize shoulder and apply downward pressure on humberus.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Anterior fontanel, soft spot on a baby’s head.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - SP3 & L9; L10 & H8. spleen, lung, heart
- To weaken: 1st - K10 & L5; L10 & H8.
Massage treatment points
- Lung Meridian: From the center of the chest-shoulder hollow, go up to the acromium process, down the outer edge of the biceps, the brachioradialis to the tip of the thumb.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Medial Cartilage points between ribs 3-4 and 4-5.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” lateral of T3-4 & T4-5.
- O/I: O - scapula’s coracoid process. I - Anteromedial surface of the humerous.
Deltoids
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Lung
Function/Indications: anterior delt - sagittal shoulder flexion; lateral delt - side flexion of the shoulder; rear delt - horizontal shoulder flexion.
Testing: raise the elbow laterally with the elbow bent square. stabilize the shoulder and apply gentle pressure downward for client to resist against.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Anterior fontanel, soft spot on a baby’s head.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - SP3 & L9; L10 & H8. spleen, lung, heart
- To weaken: 1st - K10 & L5; L10 & H8.
Massage treatment points
- Lung Meridian: From the center of the chest-shoulder hollow, go up to the acromium process, down the outer edge of the biceps, the brachioradialis to the tip of the thumb.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Medial Cartilage points between ribs 3-4 and 4-5.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” lateral of T3-4 & T4-5.
- O/I:
- Anterior: O - Superior antero surface of the clavicle
- Lateral: O - Superior surface of acromium process
- Posterior: O - lower lip of the posterior border of the spine of the scapula.
- I - All have common insertion: the deltoid tuberosity on the middle of the lateral aspect of the shaft of the humerus
Diaphragm
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Lung
Function/Indications: Facilitates breathing and regulates abdominal pressure.
Testing: Take a deep breath and hold it in. Time should be at least 40 seconds. After treatment, time should increase to 1/3 to 1/2.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Anterior fontanel, soft spot on a baby’s head.
Acupressure holding points:
To strengthen: 1st - SP3 & L9; L10 & H8. spleen, lung, heart
To weaken: 1st - K10 & L5; L10 & H8.
Massage treatment points
Lung Meridian: From the center of the chest-shoulder hollow, go up to the acromium process, down the outer edge of the biceps, the brachioradialis to the tip of the thumb.
Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Entire sternal midline
Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: 1” laterally right of T10 where 10th rib joins at the spine.
O/I: As the diapphragm uses hoop tension inherent in its function, all connections - acromium process, the lower spine and the spaces between the lower 6 ribs - are both origin and instertion points.
Lung
Serratus Anterior
Coracobrachalis
Deltoids
Diaphragm
Tensor Fascia Lata
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Large Intestine
Function/Indications: Frontal hip ABDuction
Testing: Lying supine raise leg to 30 - 45 degrees. Pressure is applied in a midial direction from the outside of the calf.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Parietal eminence, usually a ridge between the ear and the top of the head
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st - S36 & LI11; SI5 & LI5. stomach, liver, small intestine.
- To weaken: 1st - B66 & LI2; SI5 & LI2. bladder, liver, small intestine.
Massage treatment points
- Large Intestine Meridian: Hand held supine, from the tip of the index finger, run between the thumb and the index finger, proceeding along the lateral side of the forearm and the anterior side of the upper arm to the acromium process. Pass the neck and lower cheek, curves around the upper lip and crosses to the opposite side of the nose.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: IT band, from the hollow between the hip and greater trochanter of the femur, down the side of the leg, 1” below the knee.
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic: Triangular area from L2, L4 and the highest part of the hip bones
- O/I: O - Anterior Superior Iliac Spine. I - the lateral condyle of the tibia
Hamstrings
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Large Intestine
Function/Indications: Knee flexion. medial to lateral: semimembranosus, semitendinosus and biceps femoris
Testing: lying prone, bend knee to 90-degrees. Stabalize hamstrings and apply pressure to the back of the heel to extend knee.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Posterior Fontenel, the soft spot on the back of a baby’s head.
Acupressure holding points:
- To strengthen: 1st - S36 & LI11; SI 5 & LI5. stomach, liver, small intestine.
- To weaken: 1st - B66 & LI2; SI5 & LI5. bladder, liver, small intestine.
Massage treatment points:
- Large Intestine Meridian: Hand held supine, from the tip of the index finger, run between the thumb and the index finger, proceeding along the lateral side of the forearm and the anterior side of the upper arm to the acromium process. Pass the neck and lower cheek, curves around the upper lip and crosses to the opposite side of the nose.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Inside of the upper thigh.
- Back Neuro-Lymphatic: The most prominant knobs on the hip bones level with L5.
- O/I: O - ischial tuberosity. I - the tibia or in the fibula.
QLA - Quadratus Lumborum
Function/Indications
Testing
Neuro-vascular holding points
Acupressure holding points
- To Strengthen?
- To Weaken?
Massage treatment points
- Meridian?
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic
- Rear Neuro-Lymphatic
- O/I?
Large Intestine
Function/Indications: Respiratory accessory muscle. Frontal plane/side spinal flexion.
Testing: lying supine, grasp both sides of the table, with feet placed together, offset both legs toward the side being tested. From the opposite side, tester stabalizes hip and cradles both legs applying pulling pressure to bring legs back to neutral.
Neuro-vascular holding points: Parietal eminance, usually a ridge between the ear and the top of the head.
Acupressure holding points
- To strengthen: 1st - S36 & LI11; SI5 & LI5. stomach, liver, small intestine.
- To weaken: 1st - B66 & LI2; SI5 & LI5. bladder, liver, small intestine.
Massage treatment points
- Large Intestine Meridian: Hand held supine, from the tip of the index finger, run between the thumb and the index finger, proceeding along the lateral side of the forearm and the anterior side of the upper arm to the acromium process. Pass the neck and lower cheek, curves around the upper lip and crosses to the opposite side of the nose.
- Front Neuro-Lymphatic: Just inside the corner of the illiac crest. Also a band on the inside of the top-half of the inner thigh.
- O/I: O - posterior ridge of the iliac crest. I - Inferior broder of the 12th rib and L1-L5.
Large Intestine
Fascia Lata
Hamstrings
QLA - Quadratus Lumborum
