Introduction Many of us are moving around from one location to another. When we are on our feet all the time, it can cause the…
Breathing nourishes the whole body and regulates important functions like heart rate and blood pressure. It also reinforces proper body mechanics to lessen the stress…
Introduction When it comes to the body, the lower portion has three compartments of muscles that work together to provide stability and mobility to the host when…
Healthy posture and movement are essential for everyone, but especially for mothers-to-be. Practicing healthy posture is one of the most important contributions to a healthy…
Introduction The body needs a good amount of rest after being in motion throughout the day in the form of sleep. Whether the body has been doing…
Introduction From a young age, parents will always tell their kids to sit up straight or else they will have bad posture. As kids, we…
Introduction Every day, the body is in constant rest or active motion when needed, from working to exercising and getting adequate rest to repeat the…
Postural dysfunction happens when unhealthy postures are practiced and maintained for prolonged periods. This can occur in any sitting, standing, or lying down position and…
Unhealthy posture and slouching incorrectly position the body unnaturally, adding chronic strain on the muscles and ligaments. For example, when sitting or standing at a…
Making healthy posture adjustments is a process, especially for individuals that have been practicing unhealthy postures for years. Not only does the body have to…
Healthy Posture Guidelines: Posture is how an individual holds their body. Healthy posture is when minimal stress is applied to the joints. Maintaining and holding…
The oblique muscles support and aid in side-to-side movement, helping maintain back strength and healthy posture. There are two oblique muscle sets, the internal and…
Introduction The lower body extremities help provide stability to the various body parts, including the hips, thighs, pelvis, legs, knees, and feet. The hips and thighs comprise…
Introduction Many individuals utilize the lower half of their bodies to go to different places and use the various surrounding muscles that provide stability on…
Introduction The body’s lower extremities have various muscles that allow the legs and feet to move around from one location to another. The different muscles…
Introduction The body’s pelvic region has many functions crucial for functionality with the host. The various muscles surrounding the pelvis help provide stability to the body’s core,…
Introduction The chest in the upper half of the body comprises various structures that each have a job to keep the body functioning. The chest has different…