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.
Closely correlated with the 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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