Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a fluid-filled cyst/syrinx forms within the spinal cord. It is progressive, meaning that the cyst grows with time causing…
Individuals talk about how they don’t sleep much because they have so much to do and can operate/function on only 5 or 6 hours of…
It is one thing to wake up with back pain, but another when the pain is combined with a fever, body aches, and chills. It…
Inflammation is the body’s response to infection, injury, or irritation. It causes swelling, redness, pain and sometimes causes the affected area to be unable to…
The ankles provide an essential role in total body function. They work as a complex system within the feet to carry the body’s weight and…
Changing positions and posture. Individuals who have to sit at a desk, workstation, or cubicle for most of the day increase their risk of back…
Neuropathy is a painful condition that causes tingling, numbness, burning sensations in the hands and feet, and other symptoms throughout the body. Neuropathy can make…
Moving every part of the body freely, without pain or stiffness, is necessary for a high quality of life. As the body ages, it begins…
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,…
Muscle spasms also referred to as muscle cramps, are painful contractions and tightening of the muscles. They are common, involuntary, and unpredictable. Temperature drops and…
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…