Muscle knots or trigger points are tissues/segments of muscle fibers stuck in a contracted state and balled up or become entangled. To the touch, they…
Introduction The body is a complex machine with various muscles, tendons, ligaments, and vital organs that each play a specific role in maintaining functionality and…
There is a multitude of reasons why back muscles tighten and stiffen up. Muscles pull the bones and joints. Overuse and/or injuries can pull the…
Introduction The calves are extremely important to the lower portions of the legs as they allow the individual to move around and help stabilize the entire body.…
Introduction Various muscles help support the lower legs in the body and allow movement to the host. The lower extremities include the hips, pelvis, thighs, legs,…
Introduction The buttock and the lower back have a casual relationship to the body, as the lower back has various muscles and nerves surrounding the spinal column.…
Introduction Many individuals utilize the lower half of their bodies to go to different places and use the various surrounding muscles that provide stability on…
Introduction The body’s lower extremities have various muscles that allow the legs and feet to move around from one location to another. The different muscles…
Introduction The posterior section of the lower half of the body consists of the hips, low back, pelvis, legs, and feet, which provide stability to the body…
Introduction The body’s lower extremities have a very important role as it helps support the upper body’s weight and provide stability to the lower body.…
Introduction Many individuals don’t realize that the various muscles in their back help provide functionality to the body. The back muscles help move, bend, rotate, and help…
Introduction As the “backbone” of the body, the thoracic region of the back has various muscles that help support the ribcage and protect the heart and lungs from injuries.…
Introduction The upper back is part of the thoracic region of the spine, surrounded by various muscles that protect the thoracic joints and help assist with respiratory…
Introduction The chest in the body has many functions: it helps provide stability on the shoulders, helps protect the heart and lungs, and bears most…
Introduction The chest has the pectoralis major muscle that works with the upper half of the body that provides mobility and power. The pectoralis major also surrounds…
Introduction The chest in the upper half of the body comprises various structures that each have a job to keep the body functioning. The chest has different…
Introduction Many people use their hands when going to work or doing normal things in their daily lives. The hands correlate with the five finger…