When muscles get tight in your back, the fibers and connective tissues adhere to each other like sticky spiderwebs. These adhesions, also called trigger points, can cause pain and sensitivity to the muscles, which can inhibit your ability to move...
Massage is an effective therapy for low back pain, according to a study sponsored by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. A group of patients received an hour of massage each week for 10 weeks while one other group...
When most people think of frizzy hair, they envision wavy or curly hair puffed up to look dry and untamed. However, straight hair gets frizzy, too, and might end up shriveling or kinking when exposed to humidity or harsh hair treatments. To get...
Frizziness is a common hair problem, especially for women with curly or dry hair. Dry hair is more prone to frizziness because it tends to absorb moisture from the environment, which causes swelling and kinking of the hair shaft, according to the...
Cycling is going to make your legs sore from time to time -- that's unavoidable, and a sign that the exercise is doing its job. If your neck hurts after a cycling session, though, it's a different story. Likely, it's a sign of something wrong with...
For the Ikkuma kayak, Seda combined a modified Greenland-style hull with aggressive hard chines and moderate rocker. It performs well in rough water and current. The company named the kayak after the Inuit word for fire.
Trauma to the abdominal cavity caused by C-section results in the formation of a type of internal scar tissue, called adhesions. Abdominal adhesions may remain asymptomatic or they can cause serious complications such as bowel obstruction,...
The abdominal section of the aorta, as the major supplier of blood to the lower body, carries blood at an high pressure. A bulging weak spot in the abdominal aorta, called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, can rupture and cause fatal internal...
Hair is as unique as a person is. It's easy to change the style of hair, but not always so easy to change the texture. According to the Swiss Institute of Bioninformatics, it is actually the structure of keratin, a family of proteins that make...
After the first trimester, it's best to avoid lying on you back. If you're doing supervised prenatal exercises, getting an exam or taking a nap, the brief amount of time you spend on your back likely won't cause any problems. Spending extended...
Rock climbers rely on their ropes. Each time you climb, you trust your life to your rope. If it breaks, you fall. Therefore, it is extremely important to take care of your rope. Rope safety is more than just checking your rope for wear and tear....
Hair with any kind of curl or kink is more prone to frizzing, but it's a treatable and preventable condition. Hair with kink tends to be porous and dry and swells when subjected to humidity. This type of hair also looks frizzy because the cuticles...
They next time you find yourself in your favorite ski area's terrain park, you may notice the many peculiar shapes of all the features that snowboarders are sliding over. All based off of a simple flat rail slide, these odd shapes are fun to...
Whether you are a daily bike rider, weekend rider, or your kids have bikes, problems with bicycle wheels happen to everyone. Bent rims occur when the wheel is out of true because the bike hit a pothole, crashed or suffered any other hard impact....
The brakes on your bicycle can be prone to several different problems that could cause your brakes to fail on you. Time and use can wear down brake pads and stretch out your brake cables. Your brakes can be jarred out of alignment or your wheel...
Triglycerides are fat molecules that circulate in the blood. Triglycerides are transported back and forth from the cholesterol produced in the liver. Triglycerides are stored in fat tissue around the organs and under the skin. This gives the body...
Small bowel obstruction occurs when the small intestine becomes blocked, either from within the bowel itself or from an external source, thus preventing food, liquid and gas from passing adequately through the intestinal tract. Patients present...
Eager for a thrilling experience without a trip to a resort terrain park, freestyle skiers often perform tricks on handrails in urban areas. Professional skier Frank Raymond says to take your time in making a perfect in-run for plenty of speed and...
The hard work is done. You've walked to the tee, hit the ball solidly and now your ball is right down the center of the fairway. You are 150 yards from the flagstick and you have to take out your iron and hit a shot to the middle of the green. If...
Proper alignment of your wheels gives a smooth ride and offers less ground resistance. This means you can ride faster and much more comfortably with properly aligned wheels. Over time, the wheels will get kinks and bends in them. Being able to fix...
The term "going natural" has never been more popular. Many women of color are choosing to forgo the ravages of harsh chemicals and heat styling in favor of wearing their hair nappy and natural. Long gone are the days where hair that was "fried,...
Iron play is one of the most difficult parts of golf to master. Golfers understand that if they are going to get their tee shot up in the air and have it fly far and straight, they are going to have to hit it with a sweeping swing. Iron play is...
Jumping rope is not just for children on the school playground. Although fun for all ages, jumping rope is a serious cardiovascular exercise used by athletes and people serious about fitness. Jumping rope burns about 400 calories per half-hour and...
Shifter cables can become worn and torn from use over time. Cables can fray and your cable housings can become pinched or kinked. A trip to your local bicycle store can be a solution, or you can gather a few tools from around your house and do the...
Learning how to maximize the vitamin potential is confusing with the many shelves of vitamins, energy drinks and enhanced foods that are available. Although every vitamin has a component needed to assist overall wellness, the B vitamins are...
While recreational snowboarders often stick to the carved-out runs of the mountain slope, more extreme riders prefer to execute freestyle maneuvers on rails and ramps. The snowboarding terrain park often resembles the skateboarding park. Both...
After perfecting the basic flat-ground maneuvers, many snowboarders venture into a specialized obstacle course known as the terrain park. The terrain park houses a variety of obstacles, including boxes and handrails. When attempting the 50-50...
Many novice snowboarders gravitate toward freestyle riding techniques after perfecting the elementary turns and maneuvers. Commonly defined as slope-style, freestyle snowboarding takes place in a customized obstacle course known as the terrain...
Millions of African-American women in the United States have relaxers, chemical perms designed to relax curls and straighten hair. Although they do the trick when it comes to achieving smooth, silky hair, relaxers do have side effects worth...
Braking is sometimes a lifesaver in mountain biking. Learn how to brake properly and keep yourself safe in this free video clip.
Learn how to avoid back strains in this free chiropractic treatment series from our experienced chiropractor.
