Posterior Fibula

Slide open palm in popliteal space behind the fibular head. Bring the leg in full flexion. The thrust is bringing the heel towards the glutes.

ClinicaI Information

Closely correlated with the lateral hamstring.


Related Muscles: Lateral Hamstring

Hamstrings

Organ: Rectum

Nutrition: Vitamin E; if there is muscle cramping, consider the need for Betaine Hydrochloride or calcium

Nerve root(s): L4, L5, S1, S2 (Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus); L5, S1, S2, S3 (biceps femoris long head); L5, S1, S2 (biceps femoris short head)

Peripheral nerve: Tibial Branch of Sciatic (Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, and Biceps Femoris long Head); Peroneal Branch of Sciatic (Biceps Femoris Short Head)

Associated point(s): L4, L5

Meridian: Large Intestine

Postural key: Genu varum and valgus; anterior rotation of the innominate.

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