The hamstring muscles attach, through a tendon called the proximal hamstring tendon, to the ischial tuberosity, the bones used to sit deep in the buttock…
Constipation is a leading cause of low back pain in America and can cause a chain reaction in the rest of the body. When the…
Noninvasive treatments like chiropractic care, non-surgical decompression, massage therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/NSAIDs, targeted/specific exercises, and ice/heat therapy successfully treat most cases of sciatica. However, more…
It didn’t happen at work, school, or exercise, and there haven’t been any trips and/or falls, but you can’t pinpoint what is causing foot and…
The body experiences physical changes during pregnancy. As the baby grows, the body has to adjust, which can cause unfamiliar aches and pains. A common…
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…
The sciatic nerve is the longest in the body and is the central nerve in the leg. A critical nerve that comes off the spine…
The lower back core muscles initiate and control movement and posture. Total body movements start at the pelvis and are carried out by the low…
Introduction In the lower half region of the body, a large nerve connects to the lumbar region of the spine that travels down to the…
Introduction The lower half of the body helps provide stability to the upper half of the body. The hips, legs, and feet have sensory and motor…
Introduction Inside the body are countless nerves that intertwine with each other and are all spread out. These nerves are functioned to give motor and…
Sciatica is a radiculopathy, which is irritation of the nerve as it exits the spine and is typically caused by compression/pinching along the nerve’s path.…
Introduction As part of the peripheral nervous system, the sciatic nerve is the largest nerve providing sensory and motor functions to the legs. The sciatic…
Introduction Throughout the entire body, the nerves that start from the brain in the central nervous system and branch out from the spine, allow the…
Food is more than just energy. Diets have a profound effect on everything in an individual’s life. Some foods can help the body heal or…
Introduction The central nervous system in the body controls every muscle, tissue, organ, and nerve all over the entire structure. Since the nervous system in the body…
Sciatica motor vehicle crash. After an automobile crash/accident, symptoms of pain and discomfort can immediately follow the force of impact, indicating an injury. Many injuries…