The piriformis is a large and powerful muscle beneath the gluteal/buttocks muscles. It runs from the bottom of the sacrum,… Read More
Back problems can affect everyone. The most healthy individuals can experience back issues from time to time because of unhealthy… Read More
Body balance is essential for walking, tying shoelaces, picking up objects, etc. Balance is an acquired skill that the body… Read More
Healthy aging has been linked to a lifestyle consisting of proper nutrition and exercise. However, even with a healthy lifestyle,… Read More
The nervous system communicates with the entire body and reacts to internal and external changes using electrical and chemical impulses… Read More
A joint is where two bones meet. The two sacroiliac or SI joints connect the spine, pelvis, and hips. This… Read More
A big part of sports is avoiding and preventing injuries, as injury prevention is far better than rehabilitation and recovery.… Read More
Gelatin is a stabilizer and thickener used to make desserts like fruit gelatin, pudding, mousse, marshmallows, candy, cakes, ice cream,… Read More
The function of the arm is to allow for movement of the wrist and hand. Various muscles initiate the arm's… Read More
Pretty much everyone experiences a muscle cramp at some point. A muscle cramp is an involuntarily contracted muscle that does… Read More
Intercostal muscles are the muscles within the rib cage, commonly called the intercostals, which connect the ribs and make up… Read More
Mountain and trail biking is a fun way to exercise. Mountain biking requires total body/core strength, explosive power, balance, endurance,… Read More
Mountain biking is a recommended sport for building muscle power and strength, endurance, and agility. Mountain biking uses bicycles designed… Read More
Providing the body with adequate hydration and nutrition at the right time can maximize performance abilities, endurance, and muscle repair… Read More
An acute injury or changes to the upper body over time can cause a compressed/pinched nerve in the shoulder. A… Read More
A peroneal nerve injury/peroneal neuropathy can be caused by direct trauma to the outer knee with symptoms and sensations of… Read More
Too much running can lead to burnout and injuries for even the most hard-core runners and running enthusiasts. Cross-training can… Read More
Resistance band exercises can be very useful for injury rehabilitation. As a part of a chiropractic neuromusculoskeletal treatment plan, personalized… Read More
The lumbar/low back muscles support the upper body's weight and are involved in moving, twisting, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching.… Read More
Sports exercise medicine - SEM addresses and treats physical activity/sports-related injuries using chiropractic care, physical therapy, therapeutic massage, functional nutrition,… Read More
Flexibility is the ability of a joint/s to move through an unrestricted range of motion. To maintain joint health, the… Read More
Field hockey is one of the world's oldest team sports, dating back to the classical Greek era. It also is… Read More
