The body has joints that alternate between stable and mobile. Mobility refers to the joint's ability to move through a given range of...

Blood oxygen level is the amount of oxygen circulating in the blood. Red blood cells carry most of the oxygen, collecting it from the...

The quadratus lumborum (QL) is the deepest abdominal muscle. It plays an essential role in stabilizing the pelvis when a person is...

Should you perform strength training or do cardio work? It depends on your goals. If your goals include putting on muscle mass and losing...

Good posture Proper body alignment and posture are essential to dancers as it makes them appear more elegant and confident. This prevents...

Many of us love our cup of coffee in the morning. The caffeine in coffee gets you going and keeps you alert. But is there such a thing as...

The quadratus lumborum (QL) is the deepest abdominal muscle. It plays an essential role in stabilizing the pelvis when a person is...

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition, put out by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...

Due to our general lack of exercise and general inactivity the hamstrings, which are located in the back of the thigh, often become short...

It's easy to know if you are sitting properly in an office chair, but how do you properly sit on a couch, a recliner, or a kitchen chair?...

If you have tightness or pain in your low back and you work at a desk you probably have tight hip flexors. Learn how to test for...

Remember when you were in your teens? Most of the time you were probably pain-free in your neck and upper back. Well, at least I was. ...

The suboccipital muscles could be preventing your ability to fully flex your neck. If you are unable to put your chin on your chest, this...

The average adult between 18 and 64 needs between 7-9 hours of sleep. The ideal amount of sleep from person to person can vary depending...

When the scalene muscle is tight, it can be hard to tilt your head to the side. Learn how to test for tight muscles and then how to...

How to know if you have good posture and how to keep it. Alignment Posture is the result of alignment of certain aspects of the body. In...

Anatomy of a muscle The pectoralis major is a large muscle located near the skin in front of the rib cage. It originates on the clavicle,...

If you suffer from neck or middle back pain, you have thought about getting a brace of some kind. But do back braces work? The typical...

Muscle anatomy The upper trapezius is a large, flat muscle close to the skin that covers the space between the neck and shoulder. The...

The upper trapezius can become tight and shortened when you subconsciously lift the shoulders leading to general tension in the area. The...