Athletes regularly take an ice-water bath after training or playing. It is known as cold water immersion/cryotherapy. It is used… Read More
Introduction Regarding the musculoskeletal system, the various muscles, tissues, and ligaments help protect the spine and vital organs that make… Read More
Fitness, exercising, weight, and strength training programs use terms like sets, reps, and rest intervals. Knowing what they mean and… Read More
Lying down on the couch or bed when the lower leg seizes with intense sensations and pain that doesn’t stop,… Read More
Regular exercise and physical activity help with cardiovascular health, improved mood, better management of chronic conditions, and can help digestion.… Read More
Introduction The musculoskeletal system, comprising muscles, tissues, and ligaments, works with the brain from the central nervous system to provide mobility,… Read More
Healthy aging has been linked to a lifestyle consisting of proper nutrition and exercise. However, even with a healthy lifestyle,… Read More
Breathing nourishes the whole body and regulates important functions like heart rate and blood pressure. It also reinforces proper body… Read More
Introduction When the body sustains an injury or a virus, the immune system springs into action by sending out cytokines to the… Read More
Pretty much everyone experiences a muscle cramp at some point. A muscle cramp is an involuntarily contracted muscle that does… Read More
Muscle knots or trigger points are tissues/segments of muscle fibers stuck in a contracted state and balled up or become… Read More
Introduction The various muscle groups in the body allow the host to move around and function through many actions without… Read More
Introduction The muscles surrounding the hips in the lower extremities provide stability to the lumbar spine and pelvis while allowing mobility, flexibility,… Read More
Massage is part of integrative medicine and can be used for various medical conditions. In massage therapy, a therapist rubs… Read More
Introduction The human body and the musculoskeletal system have a unique relationship as they help the host move around, rest… Read More