The neck can suffer a variety of ailments, including muscle strains, joint strains, fractures, nerve damage and arthritis. Neck extension exercises help to strength your neck and counteract the pain felt from everyday use. There are eight muscles...
Pressure points massage and therapy--more commonly known as acupressure--provides a form of alternative medicine that helps to relieve pain, improve circulation and restore energy, or Qi, to all parts of the body. Acupressure is similar to...
Vertebral discs are gelatinous-filled sacs that provide cushioning between each of the vertebrae for smooth movement. The causes of bulging discs, or disc herniation, in the back are related to age, accident or injury, excess body fat and too much...
The hair you see on your body is basically dead. That is why it doesn't hurt when you get your hair cut at the salon. However, the actual structure of hair is quite complex. Hair is composed of a hard, fibrous protein called keratin. Each strand...
Ligaments in the skeletal system are composed of connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibers. Ligaments may be narrow, thick, thin or triangular in shape and form. These tough fibrous cords surround and bind joints together, providing...
Stretching is important to prevent tendinitis or any chronic issue. Tendinitis is an overuse injury, the tendons of a muscle become inflamed, decreasing the joints mobility and causing pain. In some cases the muscles of the shoulder become tight;...
The trapezius muscle, also called the traps, is a pair of large triangular muscles extending over the shoulders and back of the neck. It connects the base of the skull to the top of your shoulder blades and attaches to the spinous processes of the...
Freestyle is the competition name for the stroke also known as front crawl. Freestyle, like backstroke, uses a flutter kick to help propel a swimmer through the water. Flutter kick is one of the simplest swimming kicks in comparison to...
The hair on the human scalp grows in a specific pattern and has an established growth cycle. This cycle results in periods of hair growth and shedding. The structure of the hair prevents damage to each hair region and contributes to normal growth....
Cervical spine surgery focuses on the part of the spine that passes through the neck. It can treat existing damage to the spinal cord and the nerves around it, as well as strengthen the spine to help prevent further damage. Often, the surgery...
Giving a back massage is a nice way to help a friend or family member and show you care. There are many ways to make it more enjoyable and productive. It's important to get feedback from the other person, and to set aside enough time for both...
The neck consists of seven cervical vertebrae that connect the skull to the torso. With trauma, the neck is more susceptible to injury than other regions of the spine because of its relative lack of protection, and because the head often acts as a...
Posture is the way we humans stand, sit and lie against gravity, all the while maintaining proper alignment of the spinal column by using various muscles. Good posture has several requirements: Normal muscle mobility and strength, flexibility of...
The trapezius and the latissimus dorsi muscles make up the superficial extrinsic muscles of the back, with the trapezius covering the upper portion of the back and the latissimus dorsi covering the lower portion. The trapezius gets its name from...
Equestrians participating in the sports of jumping, dressage, eventing, saddleseat and polo ride on English saddles. Built to provide the rider's seat and legs close contact with the back and sides of the horse, English saddles weigh less and are...
How to treat kidney, urination and hair loss disorders with acupuncture in this free chinese medicine video lesson from our alternative cure expert.
