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...

Healthy posture – described from the side as ears over shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles. This posture improves blood flow, helps keep...

The levator scapulae are muscles in the neck that help in rotation. When they are tight, it can be painful to turn your head. Learn how...

Now that we’re heading back to the office after the pandemic it’s important to stretch those muscles that can cause soreness in the neck,...

The levator scapulae is usually the culprit when it hurts to turn your head. Here is what to do about it. Anatomy of a muscle The levator...

Sitting for long periods of time can be hard on the musculoskeletal system leading to poor posture, tension headaches and neck and back...

Anatomy of a muscle The muscles that comprise the deep neck flexors, specifically the longus colli, longus capitis and the rectus capitis...