There is an old saying that no posture is bad unless you get stuck in it. The problem is that the thoracic spine often does get stuck in bad posture.
Intramuscular Tendon Strains in Hamstrings and Quadriceps
A muscle strain may tear the myofibrillar attachments from the intramuscular tendon, with resultant bleeding and edema.
Effect of Stretching on Fascial Injury and Movement Restriction
Research has shown that fascial injury with resultant movement restriction caused loss of fascial mobility on the opposite side of the body..
Straight Leg Raise Tests for a Space-Occupying Lesion
Both active straight leg raise and passive straight leg raise tests are designed to tension the sciatic nerve to assess a space-occupying lesion.
Pin and Stretch Technique
Pin and stretch technique focuses the force of the stretch on the region of the muscle that is between the pinned point and the attachment that is moved.
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How to Prolong the Benefits of the Post-Workout Massage
Everyone has experienced body pain and soreness after exercise. That’s because when we work out, the muscles and connective tissues incur damage and microtears. While this is necessary to promote muscle growth, it’s not always comfortable. As such, it’s ideal …
Workout advice for people living with joint pain
1. Choose low-impact activities Low-impact activities are those that cause minimal stress, wear and tear to weight-bearing joints. It’s essential that people with joint pain embark on low-impact workouts to prevent worsening damage, inflammation and pain. Stationary bikes and elliptical …
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
Get off social media. To get a positive frame of mind, switch off ocassionally from tech life; go on a “digital diet.” Consider adding in social meetings and face-to-face interactions.
How CBD Works in the Human Body
When you take CBD, it interacts with your endocannabinoid system and complements its function. Additionally, CBD binds to non-cannabinoid receptors, which makes it a viable option for coping with so many ailments. So how else does CBD work?
ASK Dr. Joe – “Ask Me Anything”
I am creating a new blog post feature to my content called Ask Dr. Joe, or perhaps better put, Ask Me Anything*. With Ask Me Anything, you can write to me by email (joseph.e.muscolino@gmail.com) and ask me any question about: …
Why Stretching is Extremely Important for Student Health
So now we know why we stretch – to benefit our body and mind. Let’s see some techniques of stretching that might be of assistance.
Sleep Quality… Are You Sleeping Correctly?
There are several sleeping habits that reduce your sleep quality which you may not even be paying attention to. These common issues include…
Why the Right Mattress Is Important for Your Health
The ideal firmness to your mattress allows the apex of your thoracic spine and pelvis to sink in, but then firm enough to support your lumbar spine.
Why and How To Improve Your Posture
Proper posture isn’t just about standing up straight. You also need to monitor your posture while sitting and lying down.
Facial Roller Massage Increases Skin Blood Flow
A daily five-minute massage with a face roller could result in up to a 25% increase in blood flow to the skin.
Post-Exercise Massage and Muscle Stiffness
Post-exercise massage is commonly adminstered to reduce muscle stiffness. This study explores the effectiveness of post-exercise massage after running.
Mindful Touch Can Modify the Brain’s Functional Connectivity
This study evaluated brain connectivity while clients were receiving static touch by a person who was performing mindful touch versus non-mindful touch.
Fascial Thickness and Aging
The authors suggest that increased fascial thickness in the lumbar spine of elderly implies that the fascia dynamically adapts to the forces acting upon it.
New Ligament of the Ankle Joint – Lateral Fibulotalocalcaneal Ligament
The anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments are connected and can be considered to be one structure: the lateral fibulotalocalcaneal ligament.
How Exercise and Stretching Improves Sleep Deficiency
Research suggests that moderate aerobic exercise improves the amount we sleep so it can help with sleep deficiency.
Combining Fitness and Self-Care for Your Well-Being
In an era where life is fast-paced, it is not uncommon to be on a path of never-ending action. This can take a toll on your health and well-being.
6 Simple Ways to Create a Healthy Lifestyle Today
Here are six easy-to-implement strategies to help you begin creating a healthy lifestyle today. Small changes can be the start that you need…
Healthy Lifestyle for Students During Exams
Healthy Lifestyle – Engaging in physical activity does wonders for your mental health. You stimulate the release chemicals such as endorphins and serotonin.
5 Self-Care Practices that Enhance Your Lifestyle
Here are five things you can do starting today to change your lifestyle and keep your mind and body healthy, happy, and whole.
Top Health Recommendation Tips for Travelers
The most exciting places in the world are also places where you can contract disease. This article presents health recommendation tips for travelers.
The Importance of Sleep
The sleep debt you accumulate… If you don’t get the minimum requirement of hours for your personal needs, you will accumulate a sleep debt.
The Effect of Massage on Skin Health and Regeneration
Massage is commonly promoted to enhance skin health by increasing its ability to regenerate and improving its elasticity and resilience. However…
Increased Muscle Activation in Back Line Myofascial Continuity
The authors concluded that low back pain may cause activation of the low back musculature elsewhere along the Superficial Back Line Myofascial Continuity.
Neuromuscular Taping Reduces Blood Pressure in Systemic Arterial Hypertension
This study found that neuromuscular taping was associated with a decrease in mean systolic blood pressure, mean diastolic pressure, and cardiac vagal tone.
Michael Phelps’ Forward Head Posture and Swimmer’s Shoulder
Swimmer’s shoulder can include several different pathologies, including rotator cuff tendinitis, shoulder instability, and shoulder impingement.
