Cementum is a specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth. The cementum is the part of the periodontium that attaches the teeth to the alveolar bone by anchoring the periodontal ligament. 1 Development.
When pulled tight, this complex band of tissue can cause the spine, hip and knee to lose its natural alignment, and possibly cause some pain or problems with strength movements. The upper medial fibers also blend into the fibers of the thoracolumbar fascia, which means it has a role in low back structure too.
An acupressure band is a soft, sometimes stretchy, band worn on specific acupressure points on the body to relieve certain health problems. The most common use for an acupressure band is to relieve nausea. There also are bands created specifically to relieve hay fever and other allergy symptoms.