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…
Chiropractic care focuses on whole-body health, restoring optimal body function, helping injuries heal/rehabilitate, and maintaining musculoskeletal health. Yoga is one of the most popular forms…
Spinal nerves send motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the central nervous system and the body and are part of the peripheral nervous system. They…
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 The jaw allows the host to chew, speak, and move while being stabilized by the surrounding muscles that help the jaw structure. The other…
Introduction The jaw has a primary function in the head as it allows the muscles to move up and down, helps chew food, and allows the host…
Introduction The head has many functions that provide the body with functionality. The head consists of the skull, which protects the brain, the eyes to…
Introduction The neck is vital in keeping the head upright in a casual relationship with the cervical spine. The neck is home to the thyroid organ and the surrounding muscles…
Introduction The body incorporates different muscles that have specific jobs to help mobilize the skeletal joints while providing function to the arms, neck, legs, and back. Many…
Functional fitness conditioning exercises train the muscles for everyday activities safely and efficiently. It refers to exercises that simulate daily movements like standing, bending, reaching,…
Cheerleading and the physically intensive gymnastics and acrobatics put participants’ body’s/musculoskeletal systems at an increased risk of injury. A wrong move or falling at the…
The body needs protein which is essential in building muscle, repairing tissue, producing enzymes and hormones and is a source of energy. Whey is a…
Athletes train and practice constantly to prepare their mind and bodies for the big games, matches, etc. When the game is on, it is normal/natural…
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…
Bicycling at any level is excellent healthwise, but the specific physical repetitive motions and postures can wear on a cyclist’s body, causing strains and injury…
Walking is the most natural form of physical activity for optimal body health. It is low impact and can provide health and longevity benefits. Walking…