Gymnastics is a demanding and challenging sport. Gymnasts train to be powerful and graceful. Today's moves have become increasingly technical… Read More
It's not unusual for runners to experience tingling, pins and needles, and numbness in their feet while running. Running foot… Read More
Gelatin is a stabilizer and thickener used to make desserts like fruit gelatin, pudding, mousse, marshmallows, candy, cakes, ice cream,… Read More
The function of the arm is to allow for movement of the wrist and hand. Various muscles initiate the arm's… Read More
Breathing nourishes the whole body and regulates important functions like heart rate and blood pressure. It also reinforces proper body… Read More
Pretty much everyone experiences a muscle cramp at some point. A muscle cramp is an involuntarily contracted muscle that does… Read More
Softball and baseball require running, jumping, throwing, and swinging movements. Even for the fittest athletes and weekend warriors, the body… Read More
Intercostal muscles are the muscles within the rib cage, commonly called the intercostals, which connect the ribs and make up… Read More
Muscle knots or trigger points are tissues/segments of muscle fibers stuck in a contracted state and balled up or become… Read More
The hamstring muscles attach, through a tendon called the proximal hamstring tendon, to the ischial tuberosity, the bones used to… Read More
Individuals may not be aware that back discomfort/pain symptoms can be connected to not staying hydrated. When the body is… Read More
Healthy posture and movement are essential for everyone, but especially for mothers-to-be. Practicing healthy posture is one of the most… Read More
Injuries after a motorcycle crash include contusions, skin abrasions, soft tissue injuries to tendons, ligaments, and muscles, sprains, strains and… Read More
A peroneal nerve injury/peroneal neuropathy can be caused by direct trauma to the outer knee with symptoms and sensations of… Read More
Spring allergies are reactions by an individual's immune system to flowering buds, blooming trees, pet dander, weeds, etc. When coming… Read More
What happens to the body after eating healthy? Individuals report the effects of healthy eating, feeling mentally clearer and more… Read More
Introduction The human body and the musculoskeletal system have a unique relationship as they help the host move around, rest… Read More
The lumbar/low back muscles support the upper body's weight and are involved in moving, twisting, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching.… Read More
Constipation is a leading cause of low back pain in America and can cause a chain reaction in the rest… Read More