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…
The body’s core muscles are used for stability, balance, lifting, pushing, pulling, and movement. Engaging the core muscles means bracing and tightening the abdominal muscles,…
A big part of sports is avoiding and preventing injuries, as injury prevention is far better than rehabilitation and recovery. This is where prehabilitation comes…
The function of the arm is to allow for movement of the wrist and hand. Various muscles initiate the arm’s actions, large muscles flex and…
Automobile accidents are emotionally and physically traumatic events. After an accident, individuals assume that they are okay if they don’t have any broken bones or…
Intercostal muscles are the muscles within the rib cage, commonly called the intercostals, which connect the ribs and make up the chest wall. An intercostal…
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…
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…
Too much running can lead to burnout and injuries for even the most hard-core runners and running enthusiasts. Cross-training can be a great way to…
The lumbar/low back muscles support the upper body’s weight and are involved in moving, twisting, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching. These repetitive actions can result…
Wobble cushions are small round inflatable support pillows made of a flexible material that can be used to stand and sit on. The cushion creates…
Introduction The body is an amazingly complex machine as it allows the individual to move each section, like the back, arms, legs, torso, neck, and head,…
Arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The veins transport blood back to the heart, and the valves in the…
Hamstring syndrome is a condition where the sciatic nerve gets pinched between the hamstring muscles and the pelvic bone or by the tissue bands that…
It is a common scenario, whether sitting or standing, when we need to bend down or forward, and suddenly there is a sharp sting on…
Bone Broth Benefits: Bone broth is made by simmering the bones and connective tissue from just about any animal, including chicken, turkey, beef, pork, fish,…
There is a multitude of reasons why back muscles tighten and stiffen up. Muscles pull the bones and joints. Overuse and/or injuries can pull the…