Introduction The calves are extremely important to the lower portions of the legs as they allow the individual to move around and help stabilize the entire body.…
Introduction Various muscles help support the lower legs in the body and allow movement to the host. The lower extremities include the hips, pelvis, thighs, legs,…
Back pain after eating is often the result of conditions and/or disorders in other areas of the body that radiate to the back. These problems…
Introduction The ankles and the lower legs have a casual relationship by allowing movement to the foot that causes an up-and-down motion. The lower leg has various…
Whiplash-associated disorders, or WAD, describe injuries sustained from sudden acceleration/deceleration movements. It is a common outcome after a motor vehicle collision but can also be…
The spine is the body’s central highway, with the spinal canal as the main lane that handles all the traffic. There are entrances and exits,…
Introduction As one of the stabilizers for the body, the knees are located between the thighs and legs, allowing flexion and extension. The knees help the…
Introduction Many individuals utilize their lower muscles to move around and stay active as each muscle does its job and allows mobility to the hips and…
The spine consists of multiple vertebral bones separated by gel-like discs. The discs are the shock absorbers, cushioning the vertebrae. Normal wear and tear, underlying…
Introduction The hips and thighs have a working relationship as their jobs are to maintain stability for the legs and pelvis while supporting the upper…
Introduction The hips and the thighs have an established relationship where mobility and stability play a part in the body’s lower extremities. The lower extremities’ main job…
Introduction When many individuals begin to work out or start training for an event, they incorporate various muscles to give optimal output and strength when…
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness in the spine’s joints. Over time, it can progress to fusing the bones of…
Introduction The lower body extremities help provide stability to the various body parts, including the hips, thighs, pelvis, legs, knees, and feet. The hips and thighs comprise…
Introduction The thighs in the lower half of the body work together with the hips to stabilize the legs when the body is in motion. The thighs…
Introduction The lumbar region of the spine has various muscles and nerve roots that work together with the lower body extremities, like the hips, buttocks, legs, knees, and…
Introduction The buttock and the lower back have a casual relationship to the body, as the lower back has various muscles and nerves surrounding the spinal column.…