Fatigue Ankylosing Spondylitis: Fatigue is a significant complaint for individuals dealing with ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammation of the spine’s joints that…
Introduction The muscles in our body help us be active when we want to be, rest and repair after activities, and continue to provide everyday movements that…
The ribs are designed to protect the lungs and heart and assist breathing. Twenty-four ribs start at the shoulders in the thoracic spine region and…
Introduction Everyone has dealt with acute or chronic pain at some point in their lives. The body’s response tells many of us where the pain…
Muscle tension happens when the muscles stay contracted after working, sports, exercise, and stress, presenting stiffness and achiness that progresses to chronic myofascial pain. Myofascial…
Cervical spinal stenosis is a condition that causes narrowing of the neck region of the spine. This narrowing can compress the nerves causing pain and…
Motor vehicle crashes and accidents cause significant trauma in a few seconds changing an individual’s life completely. Severe injuries include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord…
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…
Nutrition is how the body utilizes consumed food. Nutrition plays a role in chronic pain; lifestyle behaviors can influence how food contributes to illness/diseases. A…
Introduction Everyone around the world has dealt with pain that makes them feel uncomfortable and has them place their hands on the location where the…
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…
Introduction In the body, the heart is a vital organ that pumps blood to all the muscles, organs, tissues, and ligaments that require the body…
Gardening is healthy for the body and does count as exercise, which works the major muscle groups that include the neck, shoulders, arms, abdomen, back,…
Viscerosomatic Gut Bloating: Everybody has healthy bacteria in the gut, but it can get thrown off balance with unhealthy bacteria that start taking over. Stress,…
The body is a set of complex systems, including bones, organs, nerves, muscles, and tissue. Breathing disorders are increasing, including chronic bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, and other…
Children, teens, and adults participate in organized and recreational sports activities for fun, exercise, and social benefits. Individuals and parents are used to scrapes, bumps,…
Introduction The lower half helps stabilize the body and provides movement from the legs and rotation in the hips. The lower abdominal organs help control bowel movement while…