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…
The Gluteus Maximus Muscle is the largest and the outermost of the gluteal muscles. It stretches from the sacrum and coccyx, parts of the spinal…
Pregnancy can take a toll on a woman’s body. New aches and pains start to present as the pregnancy progresses. Hormonal changes can affect the…
It is estimated that every adult will experience some form of back pain at least once in their lives. There’s a difference between mechanical and…
Rain generally comes with a drop in barometric pressure. A low-pressure system you may have heard from the local weather forecast. Lower pressure outside can…
Bowling is a fun physical activity that is enjoyable for all ages. Today, there are college bowlers, recreational bowlers, amateur, semiprofessional, professional leagues, and tournaments…
The hands are a magnificent piece of work. Its intricate design and functional form follow the hand. However, any injury to the underlying structures of…