The elbow is not a simple joint. Your elbow allows you to lift, swing, throw and hug, for starters.
Jeff Pierce, DO
Chiropractic care focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health.
While golf is a low-impact sport, injuries are common. However, these injuries are avoidable.
Yoga is a popular way to increase flexibility, reduce stress and gain strength. This system of physical and mental practices originated in India roughly 5,000 years ago.
'Tech neck' or 'text neck' is caused by straining your neck forward at unnatural angles to see your smart devices (tablet, cell phone or another wireless device) screen. Your neck stays there for much longer than it should, resulting in muscle strain and pain.
Cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke), remains the leading global cause of death with more than 17.9 million deaths per year.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Athletes are especially susceptible to shoulder issues because they can develop slowly through repetitive and intensive training routines.
Typically, an adult human head weighs between 10 and 12 pounds. As the head tilts or angles forward (in the case of looking at your cell phone), the neck muscles, tendons and ligaments support the head during movement and when static. The strain on your neck rises as the forward angle of your head increases.
Recovery after intense exercise refers to moving fluids and waste products out of muscles in an efficient manner. When muscles are used they create lactic acid as a byproduct and this is partly what causes the sensation of stiffness and soreness in muscles following exercise.
The first Olympic Games were held in 1896. It wasn't until 1960 that the first Paralympic Games were held.
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