When the body is correctly aligned, the shoulders are the same height, and face forward. Uneven shoulders are when one shoulder begins to raise higher…
The game of baseball takes a toll on the body, especially when players advance from little league to high school, college, minor league, and the…
Sciatica pain can radiate to the knee. Individuals with sciatica do report unique/unusual knee pain that was never there and no past or recent physical…
Dislocations impact the joint and are injuries that force/knock the bones out of position. Dislocations can be caused by a motor vehicle collision, falls, sports…
Reflex pain is a complex condition that involves the body’s pain withdrawal reflex failing to turn off after the event that triggered the pain, so…
Forearm pain refers to soreness, aches, or discomfort between the wrist and the elbow. An injury or inflammation can affect any tissues, including muscles, bones,…
Injury Medical Spinal Decompression: Spinal decompression therapy/treatment can be surgical or non-surgical, with differences in the procedure, recovery time, and results. Individuals who experience compression-related…
For older individuals, experiencing frequent low back pain could turn out to be a sacral fracture. They tend to occur in individuals over the age…
The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-dib-u-lur) joint TMJ acts as a sliding hinge that connects the jawbone to the skull. There is one joint on each side of…
The thoracic spine, also known as the upper or middle back, is designed for stability to anchor the rib cage and protect the organs in…
Musculoskeletal Disorders, or MSDs, are injuries, conditions, and disorders that affect the body’s musculoskeletal system. It includes the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels,…
It is one thing to wake up with back pain, but another when the pain is combined with a fever, body aches, and chills. It…
Muscle spasms also referred to as muscle cramps, are painful contractions and tightening of the muscles. They are common, involuntary, and unpredictable. Temperature drops and…
A common symptom of sciatica is radiating/spreading pain running down the leg. However, the leg pain could be something to do with the blood vessels.…
Calf pain is common in individuals that are on their feet for long periods. This could be standing, walking, as part of a job or…
Adipocytes have extraordinary capacities and functions that promote homeostasis. The different adipocytes, such as white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT), possess multiple…
The hands are a magnificent piece of work. Its intricate design and functional form follow the hand. However, any injury to the underlying structures of…