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…
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…
Acute and chronic sports injuries. Individuals that participate in sports or physical activities have an increased risk of experiencing an injury. These types of damages…
The body needs consistent energy to get through the day. The central nervous system runs from the brain, down through the spine, and then towards…
Reaching, twisting, walking, and driving are everyday activities that require upper and lower back strength. An aching back can easily affect daily activities, generate frustration,…
Back pain usually comes from lifting an object the wrong way or awkwardly moving the body, injuring the spinal structures or muscles. However, sometimes it…
Multiple sclerosis and sciatica can exist side by side or have overlapping symptoms. The sciatic nerve begins at the lower back, then through the hips…
Polymyositis is a disease that causes the body’s muscles to become irritated and inflamed. It can affect the muscles all over the body. The muscles…
Compartment syndrome is a condition that causes pressure within a group of muscles to build up to dangerous levels. This pressure build-up begins to decrease…
Calf pain is common in individuals that are on their feet for long periods. This could be standing, walking, as part of a job or…
Chiropractic medicine is used as a standard musculoskeletal injury/strain treatment and for rehabilitation. Chiropractic helps with: Different types of back pain Headaches Neck pain Shoulder…
Chiropractic medicine specializes in the musculoskeletal system. It treats the whole body because if one area of the body is inflamed, swollen, out of place,…
Most if not all of us have probably used heat and/or ice on a sprain, strain, or sore area of the body. Having a pinched…
Going camping for an extended weekend can be exciting and fearful for individuals with back pain. Being in nature is exhilarating, setting up tents with…
Muscle tension in the neck is a common musculoskeletal disorder. The neck is made up of flexible muscles that support the weight of the head.…
Stress in the workplace is a serious issue. Working is rewarding, but it can become a cause for major stress as well. Studies have shown…
A motorcyclist has an increased risk of injury every time they get on their bike and get on the road. There is no barrier to…