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  2. Cricopharyngeal spasm - Wikipedia

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    They cause muscle tension on the cricoid cartilage, leading to a globus feeling. Pharyngeal spasms, a more common source of a globus feeling, cause tension on the thyroid cartilage. They move up and down, left and right in the pharyngeal muscles. Both may be present. The patient complains about the signs and symptoms enumerated above.

  3. Diaphragmatic rupture - Wikipedia

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    Since the diaphragm is in constant motion with respiration, and because it is under tension, lacerations will not heal on their own. [10] The injury usually becomes larger with time if not repaired. [2] The main goals of surgery are to repair any injuries to the diaphragm and to move any herniated abdominal organs back to their original place. [12]

  4. Vocal cord dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    They may report tightness in the throat or chest, choking, stridor on inhalation and wheezing, which can resemble the symptoms of asthma. [5] [6] [7] These episodes of dyspnea can be recurrent and symptoms can range from mild to severe and prolonged in some cases. [5] Agitation and a sense of panic are not uncommon and can result in ...

  5. Pectoralis minor syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Pectoralis minor syndrome (PMS) is a condition related to thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) that results from the pectoralis minor muscle being too tight. [1] PMS results from the brachial plexus being compressed under the pectoralis minor [2] while TOS involves compression of the bundle above the clavicle. In most patients, the nerves are ...

  6. Nerve compression syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Its symptoms include pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness. The symptoms affect just one particular part of the body, depending on which nerve is affected. The diagnosis is largely clinical and can be confirmed with diagnostic nerve blocks. Occasionally imaging and electrophysiology studies aid in the diagnosis. Timely diagnosis is ...

  7. What actually is muscle tightness? - AOL

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  8. Pelvic floor - Wikipedia

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    The pelvic floor or pelvic diaphragm is an anatomical location in the human body, [1] which has an important role in urinary and anal continence, sexual function and support of the pelvic organs. [2] The pelvic floor includes muscles, both skeletal and smooth, ligaments and fascia.

  9. A Physical Therapist Shares Glute Stretches to Relieve Tightness

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    Tight glutes can also lead to poor posture, which could then take a toll on knees and hamstrings,” he says. Really, your whole body relies on you keeping your butt muscles moving. Glute ...