The thoracic upper back or middle back is designed for stability to anchor the rib cage and protect the organs within the chest. Compared to…
The sciatic nerve is formed through a combination of motor and sensory fibers based on the spinal nerves of the lower back L4 to S3,…
A neuromuscular massage is a form of manual massage used to release strained muscles. Strained areas are also known as trigger points that tend to…
A sports hernia is a soft tissue injury that happens in and around the groin area. It is a strain or tear of any soft-tissue…
Any job-related back injury can significantly complicate an individual’s life. Dealing with the pain, trying to figure out how to get things done while in…
Kinesthesia is the body’s ability to sense movement, position, action, and location, also known as proprioception. An example is when moving the arm, the brain…
Psoriatic arthritis can develop in individuals who have psoriasis, affecting various joints, especially the knees. Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes skin cells to…
Video gaming has grown to over 150 million individuals in the United States playing. Around 60% of Americans play video games every day, with the…
Gastrointestinal stress and digestion issues/problems have become a familiar experience for many individuals. Gastrointestinal issues include: Dyspepsia or indigestion Bloating Gas General abdominal pain Irritable…
Walking for a healthy back. This simple form of exercise can: Trim the waistline. Elevate mood. Reduce the risk of chronic disease. Improve back health.…
Around the world, pain, especially chronic pain, is widespread to an individual. When the body goes through a tremendous amount of activity, the muscle tissues…
Self-care for secondary type headaches. Different types of headaches range from mild to excruciating, and the frequency of occurrence also varies from person to person.…
The body is a connected whole and more than just separate parts and regions. When back pain presents, it might not be the back muscles…
Medical experts have seen how pain education and cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT classes effectively manage chronic back pain; even a one-time pain management class…
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The shoulder has several muscles that help it move and allow a wide range of motion. A strain or…
A common symptom of sciatica is radiating/spreading pain running down the leg. However, the leg pain could be something to do with the blood vessels.…
The low back is made up of five vertebrae, L1 to L5. Pain in the low back is common, specifically because of all the sitting…