Alexia Lescure Osteopath

11/01/2026

💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲
𝑅𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑎, 𝑉𝑖𝑗𝑎𝑦. (2021)

👉The Trigeminal System (cranial nerve V) is one of the most complex and influential sensory networks in the human nervous system. It integrates sensory input from the face, jaw, eyes, dura mater, and upper cervical spine, and communicates directly with deep brainstem regions that govern pain modulation, autonomic tone, postural control, and oculomotor coordination.

👉Clinically, when the trigeminal system becomes dysregulated due to concussion, whiplash, TMJ dysfunction, upper cervical strain, or persistent inflammation it can drive a constellation of symptoms such as cervical pain, dizziness, visual fatigue, imbalance, facial pressure, tension-type headaches, and autonomic instability.

🔷 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 𝙄𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙉𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣
👉There is a strong neuroanatomical and functional connection between the Trigeminal Nucleus Caudalis (TNC) and the upper cervical spine (C1–C3), forming what is known as the trigeminocervical complex. This integrated circuitry has direct implications for physical therapy:
• Cervical dysfunction can lead to activation or sensitization of the trigeminal system
• Conversely, dysfunction or tension in the jaw, TMJ, or facial musculature can provoke cervical symptoms
• Both systems feed into shared nociceptive pathways that influence brainstem vestibular nuclei

✅ This interconnection explains why many patients with chronic cervical pain also report:
✔ Facial pressure or discomfort
✔ TMJ stiffness or clenching
✔ Photophobia
✔ Headaches (especially occipital or temporal)
✔ Dizziness and postural instability
✔ Limited or painful cervical range of motion

✅ As physical therapists, recognizing this reciprocal relationship allows us to develop more integrated treatment plans—addressing not only the cervical spine, but also jaw mechanics, cranial nerve pathways, and vestibular contributions to persistent pain and dysfunction.

Disclaimer:
👉 Sharing a study is NOT an endorsement.
👉 You should read the original research yourself and be critical.

11/01/2026

11/01/2026

Cranial nerves

18/12/2025

📣 Evolving the Legacy of CranioSacral Therapy
We’re excited to share a new paper from Upledger’s Science Team:
“The CranioSacral Rhythm—From Clinical Observation to Pacemaker Theory.”

This article honors Dr. John E. Upledger’s original clinical observations while bringing forward new research that supports the CranioSacral Rhythm as a measurable physiological phenomenon—and explores the emerging Pacemaker Theory as a model for understanding its origins.

When you train directly with the source, you’re not just learning CST—you’re advancing with the leaders continuing to shape the field.

📖 Read the article:https://www.iahe.com/storage/docs/articles/6YW3M8CmwFMOl2LkJMg4u9721pASRUnv9qar9sqC.pdf

14/11/2025

This diagram shows the branches of the trigeminal nerve (CN V) along with nearby facial nerves. The sensory root splits into three major divisions: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular nerves. The maxillary nerve supplies sensation to the cheeks, upper lip, nasal cavity, and upper teeth through branches like the zygomatic, palpebral, lacrimal, and superior alveolar nerves. The mandibular division carries both sensory and motor fibers, supplying the lower teeth through the inferior alveolar nerve, the tongue via the lingual nerve, and the chin through the mental nerve. Additional branches like the auriculotemporal and mylohyoid nerves support jaw movement and facial sensation. Together, these nerves allow chewing, facial feeling, and oral sensory functions.

13/11/2025

Anatomy of neck!! 🤩

08/11/2025

This image highlights how the human body is intricately connected through a continuous network of muscles and fascia. It shows that the tongue and toes, though far apart, are linked by a myofascial line — a chain of connective tissue that transmits tension and movement throughout the body. This connection passes through structures like the diaphragm, psoas major, adductors, and the deep posterior compartment of the leg. Because of this chain, tension or imbalance in one area — such as poor posture or hip tightness — can affect distant parts of the body. The body functions as one integrated system where every movement and posture is deeply interdependent.

31/10/2025

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😍 Anatomy of the tongue and surrounding structures 👅
How the human tongue is supported by muscles 🤔

18/10/2025

17/10/2025

09/10/2025

Great article

🔬 Science Meets Touch in CranioSacral Therapy

This study brings fresh insight into the cranial rhythmic impulse (CRI).

By combining expert palpation with advanced physiological tracking tools, researchers found strong correlations between palpated CRI rhythms and measurable autonomic nervous system activity.

This strengthens the credibility of manual assessment while opening the door to new ways of refining therapeutic techniques.

💡 A step forward in showing that what we feel with our hands can reflect the body’s natural rhythms.

📖 Read the full study here:https://www.iahe.com/storage/docs/articles/Validation-of-subjective-manual-palpation-using-objective-physiological-recordings-of-the-CRI-during-osteo-manip.pdf or go to Upledger.com Searchable Article Database

22/09/2025

The lumbar plexus is a network of nerves in the lower back that plays a crucial role in motor and sensory functions of the lower limbs and pelvic region. It innervates important muscles and provides sensation to the skin of the thighs, legs, and feet. Understanding this nerve network is vital for diagnosing and treating lower back pain and related conditions. Proper care and awareness can help maintain mobility and overall health.