wellness

Introduction When the body sustains an injury or a virus, the immune system springs into action by sending out…

Learning how to stay active with busy lives and schedules takes practice. There are daily ways to incorporate…

Pretty much everyone experiences a muscle cramp at some point. A muscle cramp is an involuntarily contracted muscle…

Body misalignment can cause various symptoms, ranging from headaches, neck and back pain, sore feet, joints,…

Softball and baseball require running, jumping, throwing, and swinging movements. Even for the fittest athletes and…

Intercostal muscles are the muscles within the rib cage, commonly called the intercostals, which connect the ribs…

Muscle knots or trigger points are tissues/segments of muscle fibers stuck in a contracted state and balled up or…

The hamstring muscles attach, through a tendon called the proximal hamstring tendon, to the ischial tuberosity, the…

Individuals may not be aware that back discomfort/pain symptoms can be connected to not staying hydrated. When the…

Mountain and trail biking is a fun way to exercise. Mountain biking requires total body/core strength, explosive…

Mountain biking is a recommended sport for building muscle power and strength, endurance, and agility. Mountain…

Providing the body with adequate hydration and nutrition at the right time can maximize performance abilities,…

Introduction When it comes to the body, the lower portion has three compartments of muscles that work together to…

Healthy posture and movement are essential for everyone, but especially for mothers-to-be. Practicing healthy…

Introduction The various muscle groups in the body allow the host to move around and function through many actions…

An acute injury or changes to the upper body over time can cause a compressed/pinched nerve in the shoulder. A…

Shoulder and neck discomfort, pain, and headaches could be caused by vision problems and eye strain that require…

Injuries after a motorcycle crash include contusions, skin abrasions, soft tissue injuries to tendons, ligaments,…

Viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa are the microorganisms that naturally live in the digestive tract. Sleep…

Introduction The muscles surrounding the hips in the lower extremities provide stability to the lumbar spine and…

A peroneal nerve injury/peroneal neuropathy can be caused by direct trauma to the outer knee with symptoms and…

Massage is part of integrative medicine and can be used for various medical conditions. In massage therapy, a…