Rethinking Knee Pain
Introduction: Knee pain is a common ailment affecting millions worldwide, often attributed to visible lesions like tendinopathy as seen...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Nov 9
- 2 min
The Cymba Concha: A Portal to Vagal Tone and Whole-Body Health
The Hidden Power of the Ear's Concha Region In the shadowed nooks of the ear lies a small but mighty area known as the cymba concha. Far...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Nov 6
- 2 min
Vagus Nerve Compression at the Esophageal Hiatus
When discussing the potential compression of the vagus nerve as it traverses the diaphragmatic hiatus, three pertinent considerations...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Oct 30
- 3 min
The Vagus Nerve in Pulmonary Function: Understanding the Neurophysiological Basis
The human body's ability to breathe is a complex, beautifully orchestrated process involving multiple systems. At the heart of this...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Oct 28
- 3 min
The Vagus Nerve and Blood Glucose
The vagus nerve, a crucial component of the autonomic nervous system, plays an indispensable role in regulating numerous physiological...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Oct 23
- 3 min
LOCATIONS OF VAGUS NERVE COMPRESSION
Due to its extensive course, there are multiple points where the vagus nerve or its branches might potentially be compressed by...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Oct 17
- 3 min
The Vagus Nerve and Leptin Resistance
Leptin and Its Physiological Role: Leptin, a 16-kDa protein hormone, is primarily secreted by white adipose tissue. Its primary function...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Oct 9
- 2 min
Understanding Back Pain - Lower Back Pain Treatment
Back pain is a ubiquitous ailment that plagues many individuals across the globe. While it's a common symptom, the root causes can range...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Sep 9
- 2 min
The Triune Brain Theory: Time for a Reality Check
The Triune Brain Concept The Triune Brain concept, proposed by American neuroscientist Paul D. MacLean in the 1960s, posits that the...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Aug 20
- 2 min
Triggered Debates: Unraveling the Dry Needling Narrative
Dry needling, often lauded as a panacea for musculoskeletal pain, finds its foundation on the contentious concept of "trigger points."...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Aug 18
- 3 min
Beyond the Hype: The Hard Truth About FMS and SFMA
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) have gained significant traction in the...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Aug 17
- 2 min
Triggered by Trigger Points? Maybe It's Nerves Playing Tricks on You!
The concept of muscle trigger points, often associated with myofascial pain syndrome, is a contentious one in the world of physical...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Jul 31
- 1 min
The Hidden Culprit: Unveiling the Impact of the Superior Cluneal Nerve on Low Back
As clinicians, we often encounter patients complaining of low back pain, which can be a challenging condition to diagnose and treat...
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Emrys Goldsworthy
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Unraveling Suboccipital Headaches: Unmasking Occipital Nerve Entrapment
In our daily practice, we frequently encounter patients suffering from suboccipital headaches, which can significantly impact their...
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