Introduction The body has a way to deal with unwanted pathogens that enter the body. The immune system will go and send out the inflammatory cells to the area to deal with the pathogen. Sometimes if the pathogen is still in the body, it can attach to the blood cells and lipids that are traveling throughout the entire body. This… Read More
 Stretching Fundamentals: Stretching benefits the body by keeping the muscles flexible, strong, healthy, and able to maintain optimal physical performance. As with any other discipline stretching correctly requires using the proper form, correct technique, and practicing regularly. The angles need to be accurate; the body has to move at the right speed and maintain correct posture. The focus should be… Read More
Introduction The heart's primary role in the cardiovascular system is to make sure that blood, nutrients, and hormones are being transported throughout the entire body. The cardiovascular system is consist of the arteries, veins, and blood vessels that are throughout the body and this system make sure to pump blood into the organs and tissues. When there are pathogens that… Read More
Introduction The heart's purpose in the cardiovascular system is to make sure that oxygen-riched blood, nutrients, and hormones are being pumped and transported throughout the body and into the muscle tissues and organs that need it. When there are pathogens that enter into the bloodstream, it can cause many risk factors to the cardiovascular system, it can lead to chronic… Read More
The hips are highly active joints. Hip sprains are rare but do occur. A hip sprain is caused by tearing or stretching the ligaments that surround the hip and join the bones to each other. This is different from a hip strain, which is an injury to the muscles and is generally caused by over-use of the hip flexor muscles… Read More
Introduction In the cardiovascular system, the heart's primary role in the body is to pump blood into the arteries, veins, and blood vessels to be transported throughout the entire body, giving oxygen-riched blood and nutrients to each muscle tissue and organ system so that they are doing their job. These blood cells are making sure that the body is functional.… Read More
Introduction The heart plays an important role in the body by pumping blood into the arteries, veins, and blood vessels to be transported through every muscle tissue and organ system so that they are doing their job correctly. From the central nervous system to the gut system all the way to the endocrine system, blood cells are being transported and… Read More
Tremors are extremely rare, but they can result from spinal compression and not necessarily a brain condition like Parkinson's disease. Tremors are abnormal, involuntary body movements with various causes, most of which are connected to the brain and not the spine. A study reports that more than 75% of individuals with Parkinson's experienced a resting tremor, and about 60% experience… Read More
Introduction In the cardiovascular system, the heart's main job is to make sure that blood is pumping throughout the entire body. What this does is that the blood cells are carrying all the nutrients and oxygen to all the organs and muscle tissues so that way everything is working properly. When there are stressful situations that are constantly rising a… Read More
Introduction The heart's job in the cardiovascular system is to make sure that blood is pumping through the veins, arteries, and blood vessels to each muscle tissue, organ, and making sure that everything is working properly. When a person is dealing with high blood pressure, it can cause harm to the body as there are many factors that can affect… Read More
Squat exercises are highly effective, as they strengthen the back and core muscles, helping the prevention of injury. They can be done anywhere with or without equipment like weights and resistance bands and can be part of an aerobic workout. Squatting requires following proper form and posture. Using the improper form, adding too much weight too soon, overdoing it without… Read More
Introduction The body needs insulin to make sure that the blood glucose is making each of the systems inside work properly and provide energy as well. By regulating insulin in the body, it can help the body from having unwanted pathogens disrupting the organ systems and increasing blood glucose levels. However, the body is not perfect as it encounters situations… Read More
Sports-specific performance training is an approach to develop an athlete's full potential in their sport. This involves three different factors: physical, technical, and experience. Physical ability is the exercise physiology that consists of strengthening and conditioning the body to handle the conditions of the sport. This includes: Strength Power Speed Endurance Mobility Stability Flexibility Balance Technical ability involves the skill… Read More
Introduction The body's microbiome is a host of trillions of microorganisms that help form an ecosystem that interacts with the entire body system. Each of the systems inside the body like the musculoskeletal system, the gut system, the central nervous system, and the endocrine system each play a role in order for the body to function properly. When there are… Read More
Introduction The body has specific roles for each of the systems that are inside. The musculoskeletal system makes sure that the body is moving, while the central nervous system sends signals from the brain to the rest of the body. The gut system makes sure that the body is getting the nutrients from foods and excreting out the bad toxins… Read More
Neuroregeneration could become an option for spinal cord injury treatments in the future. A spinal cord injury or SCI is when there is damage to the bundle of nerves and cells that send and receive signals from the brain and body. A spinal cord injury can be caused by direct trauma/injury to the cord or damage to the tissue and… Read More
Introduction Finding the right set of nutritional supplements and foods is hard when trying to go for a healthier lifestyle. For individuals that are trying to prevent cardiovascular diseases from rising in their bodies, finding the right amount of nutritional foods that can not only lower the risk of cardiovascular disease but also provide them a healthier lifestyle that they… Read More
Introduction The cardiovascular system is consisting of the heart, the arteries, blood vessels, and the blood itself. This system makes sure that oxygenated blood is being pumped and transported from the heart to the rest of the body. However, when chronic illnesses like cardiovascular diseases start to affect the body and start to target the heart, it can cause the… Read More
Post spine surgery physical therapy or PT is the next phase after a discectomy, laminectomy, fusion, etc., to gain optimal mobility and ease the transition for a full recovery. A chiropractor and physical therapist team will help with proper muscle training and activation, pain and inflammation relief, postural training, exercises, stretches, and educate the individual on an anti-inflammatory diet. Physical… Read More