Introduction Many individuals don’t realize that the various muscles in their back help provide functionality to the body. The back muscles help move, bend, rotate, and help…
Introduction As the “backbone” of the body, the thoracic region of the back has various muscles that help support the ribcage and protect the heart and lungs from injuries.…
Introduction The upper body works because it provides stability for the body and motor-sensory functions to the arms, neck, shoulders, and chest. The muscles surrounding each…
Introduction The upper back is part of the thoracic region of the spine, surrounded by various muscles that protect the thoracic joints and help assist with respiratory…
Introduction The chest in the body has many functions: it helps provide stability on the shoulders, helps protect the heart and lungs, and bears most…
Introduction The chest has the pectoralis major muscle that works with the upper half of the body that provides mobility and power. The pectoralis major also surrounds…
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…
Nerves control muscle fibers. Muscle twitching is an involuntary contraction of the muscle fibers. When individuals play sports/work out vigorously or for a long time,…
Introduction The hands are the main show when it comes to the body. They can be expressive when a person is talking, they can carry items from…
Headaches are a common condition that most experience and can differ greatly regarding type, severity, location, and frequency. Headaches range from mild discomfort to constant…
Introduction One of the many muscles that help stabilize the shoulders and provide movement when the arms are in motion. The tricep muscles are one of the…
Introduction When it comes to the human body in motion, the arms can carry, lift, and move items from one place to another without pain. The arms…
Introduction The upper arms allow the individual to move the arms, hands, and fingers, enabling them to do everyday activities without feeling pain or injuries. Different muscles…
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,…
Uneven hips can throw the back out of natural alignment and cause back stiffness, tightness, discomfort, and pain. Hips that are off-balance unhealthily affect standing,…
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…