Introduction The upper extremities of the body, which include the head, neck, shoulders, chest, and arms, all have a specific job of keeping the body…
Introduction The shoulders help stabilize the upper extremities of the body and provide a wide range of movements for the arms. The shoulders have many muscles, ligaments,…
Introduction Many individuals do not realize they are in pain until they begin to feel symptoms of stiffness or tenderness in certain areas of their…
Introduction The body has various muscle groups that work together to make each section of the body move. The arms, shoulders, and neck muscles in the upper half…
Introduction The rotator cuff works together with the shoulder, providing movement and a full range of motion. The shoulders are one of the largest and most complex…
Introduction As the body’s most mobile joints, the shoulders are surrounded by muscles, tissues, and ligaments that help support the shoulders and the rotator cuff in mobility…
Introduction The shoulder muscle functionality allows support and stability to the flexible joints in the body. The shoulders allow a full range of motion without feeling pain…
Introduction The body is a functional machine that requires many muscles, organs, ligaments, joints, and tissues that provide everyday movements. In the upper extremities, the head,…
Sciatica is common and affects up to 40% of the general population. Different types include acute, chronic, alternating, and bilateral sciatica. The sciatic nerve comprises three…
Introduction The muscles in the body help provide motion and protect the skeletal joints from harm. Each muscle group has ligaments, tissues, and muscle fibers that retract,…
Introduction The cervical spine has a casual relationship with the central nervous system as the brain and spinal cord works together to send neuron signals…
Introduction The neck is the connector to the head and shoulders, allowing mobility and functionality to stabilize the head from dropping down. The neck is also part…
Introduction Having headaches can affect anyone at any time, and various issues (both underlying and non-underlying) can play a part in the development. Factors like stress, allergies, traumatic events,…
Individuals that have experienced a muscle strain, pull, spasm, etc., that has healed can begin to behave overly cautious, avoiding putting full weight on the…
Introduction Everyone in the world has various expressions that reflect how they are feeling. From being excited, worried, sad, angry, and disgusted, facial expressions defy…
Introduction The lower jaw of the body has the mastication muscles surrounding the mandible and provides functionality to the jaw through chewing, moving the lower…
Introduction The jaw allows the host to chew, speak, and move while being stabilized by the surrounding muscles that help the jaw structure. The other…