Introduction When everyday factors affect how many of us function, our back muscles begin to suffer. The back muscles in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar section surround…
The NHTSA records show that rear-end collisions are the most common and make up 30% of all traffic accidents, crashes, and collisions. Rear-end collisions can…
Introduction The body is an amazingly complex machine as it allows the individual to move each section, like the back, arms, legs, torso, neck, and head,…
Arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The veins transport blood back to the heart, and the valves in the…
Introduction Nowadays, many individuals are incorporating various fruits, vegetables, lean portions of meat, and healthy fats and oils into their diet to get all the vitamins…
Having and maintaining flexibility in the joints depends on the connective tissues surrounding the muscles. Proper lubrication in the connective tissues enables the fibers to…
Rodeo Training: Rodeo has become a sport that is now open to anyone, and there are even programs for weekend warriors. Like all sports, it…
Introduction Many athletes that do an intense workout will start losing their water intake through sweat and find ways to replenish their intracellular and extracellular levels by…
Stretching Objective: The body needs to be flexible to maintain a full range of motion. Stretching keeps the muscles supple, strong, and healthy; without it,…
Introduction The cardiovascular system allows oxygen-rich blood and other enzymes to travel throughout the body and allow the various muscle groups and vital organs to function and…
The legs are important for standing and motion. Various problems can affect any part, including the bones, tendons, joints, blood vessels, and connective tissues of…
Introduction As more and more people start to keep track of their health, many often try to figure out what foods contain the right amount…
In cold weather, it’s normal to experience cold hands and fingers. But if there is a coldness in only one finger while the rest of…
Introduction Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents how chronic stress can impact the body and how it is correlated with inflammation in this 2-part series. Part 1 examined…
Bruxism is an abnormal jaw clenching or grinding of the teeth, either while awake or during sleep. This can cause neck and shoulder tension caused…
Introduction Dr. Alex Jimenez, D.C., presents how stress can impact many individuals and correlate with many conditions in the body in this 2-part series. We…
Hamstring syndrome is a condition where the sciatic nerve gets pinched between the hamstring muscles and the pelvic bone or by the tissue bands that…