The holidays are a wonderful time to gather with family and friends and celebrate. However, it can be a time of overindulgence and overeating. Managing holiday eating habits is achievable… Read More
Introduction The calves are extremely important to the lower portions of the legs, as they allow individuals to move around and help stabilize the entire body. The calves have two muscles: the… Read More
Preparing for the holidays is exciting but can generate intense stress and anxiety. This can cause individuals to feel tired constantly, which can lead to other issues like sleep problems,… Read More
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, knees, and feet. At the… Read More
Back pain after eating is often the result of conditions and/or disorders in other areas of the body that radiate to the back. These problems range from unhealthy posture, digestive… Read More
Introduction The ankles and the lower legs have a casual relationship by allowing movement to the foot that causes an up-and-down motion. The lower leg has various muscles and tendons that surround… Read More
Whiplash-associated disorders, or WAD, describe injuries sustained from sudden acceleration/deceleration movements. It is a common outcome after a motor vehicle collision but can also be caused by sports injuries, falls,… Read More
Introduction The legs are crucial for many individuals to move, jump, run, walk, and stand in various locations. The legs involve the thighs, hips, and knees as they work together to provide… Read More
The spine is the body's central highway, with the spinal canal as the main lane that handles all the traffic. There are entrances and exits, or spinal cavities, that allow… Read More
Introduction As one of the stabilizers for the body, the knees are located between the thighs and legs, allowing flexion and extension. The knees help the hips by supporting the upper… Read More
Before you begin running, talk with your physician, prosthetist, and other clinicians involved in your rehabilitation/health care treatment. Learning to use a prosthetic takes time and practice. Individuals that meet… Read More
Introduction Many individuals utilize their lower muscles to move around and stay active as each muscle does its job and allows mobility to the hips and thighs. In sports, the thigh… Read More
The spine consists of multiple vertebral bones separated by gel-like discs. The discs are the shock absorbers, cushioning the vertebrae. Normal wear and tear, underlying conditions, and injuries can cause… Read More
Introduction The hips and thighs have a working relationship as their jobs are to maintain stability for the legs and pelvis while supporting the upper body's weight. These two… Read More
It didn't happen at work, school, or exercise, and there haven't been any trips and/or falls, but you can't pinpoint what is causing foot and ankle discomfort and sensations. However,… Read More
Introduction The hips and the thighs have an established relationship where mobility and stability play a part in the body's lower extremities. The lower extremities' main job is to support the upper body's… Read More
The fascia is important for connecting the musculoskeletal system, stabilizing function, and keeping the body healthy and balanced. Sugar consumption and the abundance of sugar in the body that doesn't… Read More
Introduction When many individuals begin to work out or start training for an event, they incorporate various muscles to give optimal output and strength when doing a set of exercises.… Read More
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness in the spine's joints. Over time, it can progress to fusing the bones of the spine/vertebrae, limiting the spine's… Read More