Cheerleading and the physically intensive gymnastics and acrobatics put participants’ body’s/musculoskeletal systems at an increased risk of injury. A wrong move or falling at the…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) is a prevalent condition associated with many factors. Indeed, being overweight, having bad posture, congenital physiological derangements, and even indulging in specific…
Today, more than ever, individuals are less physically active and sitting down for more extended periods causing the gluteus muscles to be used less and…
Regularly doing planks can support/strengthen the spine and prevent back pain no matter the fitness level. It’s estimated that 70% of adults will experience back…
Many individuals are trying to get fit and stay active through physical activity and exercise. Getting back to a previous fitness routine is an achievable…
Walking for a healthy back. This simple form of exercise can: Trim the waistline. Elevate mood. Reduce the risk of chronic disease. Improve back health.…
Kettlebell training for the back muscles and back pain prevention can be part of a recommended treatment plan. When experiencing low back pain, many sports…
Many studies prove that physical activity and nutrition are essentials to preventing and treating multiple chronic conditions and can prevent premature mortality. Nonetheless, more than…
As humans, we are constantly exposed to oxidative stress, mainly due to how we produce energy. For us, to live is to be in a…
The link between the nociceptive muscular pain and weakness with mitochondrial function is tied with its capacity to produce energy in the form of ATP…
When back pain presents for a prolonged period, the back muscles reduce in mass but increase fat content, resulting in more stiffness. This leads to…
t is not news that mitochondria are not the ONLY powerhouses of our body. Indeed, our gut microbiome can metabolize foods that were thought to…
There are different types of muscle from a biological perspective, however, there is no such thing as lean muscle. Lean suggests the absence of body…
Exercise is a challenge for our body’s homeostasis. As such, athletic performance and training require an elevated level of cellular responsiveness and adaptation. Considering this,…
Clinical studies between body composition and chronic conditions have been made, mainly focusing on adipose tissue content and metabolic derangement. Nevertheless, a new scope has…
This is the first of three episodes Dr. Alex Jimenez brings to you where Medical Specialist talk about the complex role hormones play in our…
This is the third episode Dr. Alex Jimenez brings to you where Medical Specialist Talk about the complex role hormones play in our overall physiology…