• These headaches develop from prolonged muscle contraction of the neck and head caused by neck dysfunction due to structural and functional abnormalities within the joints, muscles, ligaments and discs of the upper neck region. (campchiropractic.com)
  • It may start from diseases, injuries or stresses to a number of different anatomic structures including bones, muscles, ligaments, joints, nerves or the spinal cord. (wnyrehabandpain.com)
  • In addition to damage to the TMJ, the cartilage between the vertebra, the discs, ligaments, neck muscles and nerve roots may become damaged. (tinnitusformula.com)
  • The spinal column is supported and held together by a network of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. (stanford.edu)
  • Trauma, repeated heavy lifting, a sudden awkward move, overstretching, and overuse can all place undue stress on back muscles and ligaments. (stanford.edu)
  • Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) and other similar names all refer to the same phenomena--disorders of the musculoskeletal system, affecting joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, nerves and so on. (cdc.gov)
  • Muscle relaxants are some of the most commonly prescribed medications to treat back pain and other strains or sprains. (greenelitproject.com)
  • Also, see eMedicineHealth's patient education articles Repetitive Motion Injuries , Sprains and Strains , and Tennis Elbow . (medscape.com)
  • R.I.C.E. - Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation are four components often prescribed by orthopedists and other professionals for temporary muscle or joint injuries, such as sprains or strains. (eastcoopermedctr.com)
  • Most of us who treat athletes are keenly aware that repetitive gripping can strain elbow tendons, leading to palpable maladaptions in tendon structure. (localgymsandfitness.com)
  • The more sudden the motion, the more bones, discs, muscles and tendons in the neck and upper back will be damaged. (tinnitusformula.com)
  • This effect is used in medicine to decrease muscle spasm in specific muscles, to deactivate trigger points and release muscle tension long enough for individual muscles to be gently but thoroughly stretched, and to increase range of motion before stretching. (naturalhealthcure.org)
  • It does this by interrupting nerve impulses travelling from the spinal cord to the brain, so muscular tension can be reduced for longer periods of time. (greenelitproject.com)
  • In the past few years, I've added articular stretching and neural mobilization techniques to calm hyper excited mechanoreceptors, reduce protective muscle guarding, and remove tension on strained fibers and compressed nerve tunnels. (localgymsandfitness.com)
  • Getting a professional massage or using a foam roller helps relieve muscle tension and improve circulation. (beautyhub.ph)
  • Inflammation can cause pain, increased muscle tension, muscle spasms, and tenderness around the affected disc, as well as sharp, shooting pains in the back of the leg if a nerve root is affected (sciatica). (spine-health.com)
  • This excess motion typically causes muscle tension and strain, may irritate the joints and nerve roots, and can result in formation of bone spurs. (spine-health.com)
  • Creep, tension-relaxation, hysteresis, sensitivity to strain rate and strain/load frequency were shown to result not only in mechanical functional degradation but also in the development of sensory-motor disorders with short- and long-term implication on function and disability. (cdc.gov)
  • 3. Behavior changes, such as altered work technique and increased muscle tension. (cdc.gov)
  • The median nerve crosses the joint medially between the 2 heads of the pronator muscle and consists of fibers from the C5-T1 spinal nerves. (medscape.com)
  • Compression of spinal nerves has traditionally been proposed as a mechanism associated with spinal subluxation. (insightcla.com)
  • Impairment of nutrient flow to spinal nerves is present with similar low pressure. (insightcla.com)
  • The spinal canal is home to the spinal nerves, which are mixed nerves , containing both sensory and motor fibers, and if the spine is unnaturally curved, the uneven forces introduced by the condition can expose the spinal nerves to uneven pressure (compression) and cause a variety of symptoms. (islipchiropractic.com)
  • Overuse injuries or direct trauma can affect these nerves. (medscape.com)
  • Getting that workout is fantastic for you mentally and physically but being overactive without giving your muscles time to recover can lead to injuries or strains . (garagegymbuilder.com)
  • In recent years, sonography has become a very useful tool in the study of locomotor system injuries, particularly in soft tissues, because it is here that muscle overloading pathologies usually occur (1). (jortho.org)
  • The possibility of implementing dynamic studies when examining muscle injuries allows accurate diagnosis of minor injuries which might otherwise remain undetected when the structures involved are not in movement. (jortho.org)
  • Nerves that become trapped or pinched because of inflammation or injuries are able to be released through the manipulations of the soft tissue. (grayhawkmedical.com)
  • The tissue injury and clinical signs and symptoms of cervical spine strain/sprain injuries are treated during the acute phase of rehabilitation. (medscape.com)
  • The type of trauma that triggers the event can include a bone break, muscle sprain, or muscle strain. (mazieslater.com)
  • If no neurologic history or deficit is present in a patient with a cervical strain and/or sprain, the athlete should use ice packs for 15-20 minutes every 1-2 hours or have an ice massage for 5-10 minutes every 1-2 hours during the early management of the injury. (medscape.com)
  • You can not strain or sprain your muscles by overworking them with your electronic muscle stimulator system because the feeling is more like a pleasant tingling sensation than a shock or jolt. (vitalitysports.com)
  • Muscle ache occurs because muscles experience microscopic damage and inflammation. (beautyhub.ph)
  • By reducing inflammation, nerves are better able to function. (grayhawkmedical.com)
  • The therapy uses manual manipulation to move and adjust the muscles, eliminating any swelling or inflammation. (grayhawkmedical.com)
  • When an injury causes inflammation, it can put pressure on both the muscles and the nerves. (grayhawkmedical.com)
  • Once the inflammation is gone and the pressure is relieved, NMT encourages blood flow to the damaged nerves. (grayhawkmedical.com)
  • As implied by this term, it has been proposed that the associated pain and stiffness stem from micro-lesions, inflammation, or metabolite accumulation within the skeletal muscle. (mdpi.com)
  • When that happens, it can create inflammation or pain at the site, especially if it presses on a nearby nerve. (panoramaortho.com)
  • Most times, once the inflammation is reduced the disc pain feels better and the muscles settle down. (panoramaortho.com)
  • If people experience back pain without leg or arm symptoms - it could still be a herniated disc - it just means its not pressing on a nerve or causing inflammation around a nerve. (panoramaortho.com)
  • Treatments are aimed at reducing inflammation or treating nerve symptoms to alleviate pain. (panoramaortho.com)
  • Irritation, inflammation, or damage involving these nerves can cause bottom tooth discomfort and pain. (cdhp.org)
  • The proteins in the disc interior cause inflammation if they come into contact with nearby muscles, joints, and nerve roots. (spine-health.com)
  • The recently exposed relationships between collagen fibers, applied mechanical stimuli, tissue micro-damage, acute and chronic inflammation and neuromuscular disorders are delineated with special reference to sports and occupational stressors such as load duration, rest duration, work/rest ratio, number of repetitions of activity and velocity of movement. (cdc.gov)
  • Is "Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness" a False Friend? (mdpi.com)
  • Strenuous and unaccustomed exercise frequently lead to what has been coined "delayed onset muscle soreness" (DOMS). (mdpi.com)
  • There are four structural classifications of joints: fibrous joint - joined by dense regular connective tissue that is rich in collagen fibers cartilaginous joint - joined by cartilage. (wikipedia.org)
  • Local application of cold causes vasoconstriction, lowers cell metabolism, decreases extensibility of collagen tissue, decreases muscle contractility, decreases nerve conduction velocity, and increases the pain threshold. (medscape.com)
  • It is understood that individuals with muscle spasms have excessive or inappropriate muscle contraction. (greenelitproject.com)
  • It's important to maintain this electrolyte balance when exercising so that there is proper contraction of muscle and nerve fibers in addition to maintaining the proper strain on the kidneys. (corefitchicago.com)
  • changes in neck muscle contour, tone and response to active and passive stretching and contraction. (campchiropractic.com)
  • It occurs when the body systems supporting muscle contraction (vascular, nervous, and energy systems) cannot keep up with the supply and demand. (beautyhub.ph)
  • The strength or force you usually have in your muscles decreases, making them feel weaker. (beautyhub.ph)
  • Local cold also has a direct effect on the conduction velocities of the afferent and efferent fibers, which further decreases muscle spasm. (medscape.com)
  • Accordingly, patients experience numbness in their fingers or toes, their sensitivity decreases, and nerve pain all over the body appears. (lonestarneurology.net)
  • A disc's height decreases as it degenerates and loses water content, placing undue strain on the joints and muscles that support the vertebrae. (spine-health.com)
  • 1. Ice reduces sensation by slowing down the messages from local sensory nerve fibers to the brain. (naturalhealthcure.org)
  • Peripheral nerves also send sensory information back to the brain and spinal cord, informing the presence of effects on tissues. (lonestarneurology.net)
  • In the late 1960s, neurophysiologic testing allowed the classification of CMT into 2 groups, one with slow nerve conduction velocities and histologic features of a hypertrophic demyelinating neuropathy (hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type 1 or CMT1) and another with relatively normal velocities and axonal and neuronal degeneration (hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type 2 or CMT2). (medscape.com)
  • For patients dealing with muscle spasms and pain, certain medications that relax the muscles can help in managing discomfort and facilitating recovery. (greenelitproject.com)
  • The primary use of this medication is short-term pain-reliever for musculoskeletal pains and muscle spasms. (greenelitproject.com)
  • They both act to reduce skeletal muscle spasms but do so through different mechanisms, which can make one more suitable than the other under certain circumstances. (greenelitproject.com)
  • Robaxin helps to manage muscle spasms by depressing the central nervous system, reducing its communication with the muscles. (greenelitproject.com)
  • Some muscle spasms in the neck and back, with muscles generally tender to the touch. (the-medical-dictionary.com)
  • This treatment aids in decreasing muscle spasms, decreasing pain, and promoting vasoconstriction. (medscape.com)
  • These may include muscle relaxers to relieve muscle spasms or nerve medication to help if the disc is pressing on a nerve. (panoramaortho.com)
  • Damaging the cartilage of joints (articular cartilage) or the bones and muscles that stabilize the joints can lead to joint dislocations and osteoarthritis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Stretching exercises should not be instituted acutely because they may cause reactive paraspinal muscle spasm and tightness. (medscape.com)
  • It may also create an inflammatory response that causes the nearby muscles to tighten and spasm, which is painful and can limit motion. (panoramaortho.com)
  • Nerve impulses are electrical signals that act as messengers in the body, playing an important role in sensation, movement, and thought processes among other things. (greenelitproject.com)
  • It can occur due to fatigue or the overstimulation of muscle cells or nerve impulses. (beautyhub.ph)
  • The spinal column forms a protective tunnel or canal for the spinal cord, the bundle of nerve fibers that transmit the impulses, or "signals," to and from the brain that give us the ability to feel and enable us to move. (stanford.edu)
  • It relieves pain by sending small electrical impulses through electrodes placed on the skin to underlying nerve fibers. (vitalitysports.com)
  • Schlegal et al, Kirkaldy-Willis and Manelfe report that subluxation of the facet joints may be associated with nerve root entrapment and spinal stenosis, particularly when degenerative disease is present. (insightcla.com)
  • The disc height provides the joints, muscles, and nerve roots with ample room to function properly. (spine-health.com)
  • Improper joint motion, advanced muscle tightness in the neck and exacerbation by a fore-mentioned trigger factor leads to irritation of pain-sensitive nerve fibers manifesting in headache pain. (campchiropractic.com)
  • They each impact different pathways within the nervous system but both have muscle-relaxant effects on patients suffering from painful musculoskeletal conditions. (greenelitproject.com)
  • Skeletal muscle relaxants are widely used in treating musculoskeletal conditions. (greenelitproject.com)
  • In such a case, the disc between two lumber vertebra compresses over existing nerve roots and causes radicular pain in one or both legs. (painmanagementahmedabad.com)
  • Mild bulge (Slipped) Disc can cause a swelling on the existing nerve roots. (painmanagementahmedabad.com)
  • This procedure is recommended in Sciatica patients who have a significant disc herniation which is pressing on nerve roots and not responding to conservative treatment. (painmanagementahmedabad.com)
  • Laminectomy is a surgery done to remove excessive pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. (painmanagementahmedabad.com)
  • Sunderland and Bradley reported that spinal roots may be more susceptible to mechanical effects because of their lack of the perineurium and funicular plexus formations present in peripheral nerves. (insightcla.com)
  • 6] However, few experimental studies involving compression of nerve roots were reported in the literature. (insightcla.com)
  • Hause reported that compressed nerve roots can exist without causing pain. (insightcla.com)
  • Kuslich, Ulstrom, and Michael reported on the importance of mechanical compromise of nerve roots in the production of radicular symptoms. (insightcla.com)
  • IMPROVE POSTURE & REDUCE STRAIN - Trigger point tech helps break up tight muscle fibers in the thoracic and lumbar regions, relieving pressure on the spinal cord/nerve roots. (easyplacefitness.com)
  • There is less dense bone, nerve tissue, and other biological material protecting the bottom tooth roots compared to the upper tooth roots. (cdhp.org)
  • As a result, any pain sensations originating from irritated nerves in the lower teeth and roots may be felt more intensely and transmitted more readily through the dense mandible bone. (cdhp.org)
  • The tumor may press on the spinal cord or nerve roots, causing damage. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as poor posture, muscle strain, or underlying medical conditions. (spelmanresearch.com)
  • The diaphragm is also responsible for providing support to other muscles during physical activity as well as maintaining posture. (odysseymagazine.com)
  • Understanding where the 3 major nerves cross the elbow is also very important. (medscape.com)
  • Furthermore, major nerves in the head and neck region like the trigeminal nerve have additional nerve branches that connect to and provide sensation to the lower teeth. (cdhp.org)
  • Their human surgical studies revealed that "Stimulation of compressed or stretched nerve root consistently produced the same sciatic distribution of pain as the patient experienced preoperatively…we were never able to reproduce a patient's sciatica except by finding and stimulating a stretched, compressed, or swollen nerve root. (insightcla.com)
  • The chemorepulsive protein semaphorin 3A (SEMA3A) is selectively up-regulated in TSCs on fast-fatigable muscle fibers following experimental denervation of the muscle (BotoxA-induced paralysis or crush injury to the sciatic nerve) or in the motor neuron disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). (nih.gov)
  • Therapeutic massage -focuses on strained muscles in the head and neck enhancing proper function. (campchiropractic.com)
  • however, a mask and snorkel should be used to avoid aggravation of the cervical muscles that is encountered as the neck is rotated during breathing when swimming. (medscape.com)
  • Immobilizing the neck for long periods of time can lead to decreased muscle bulk and impair recover. (tinnitusformula.com)
  • If you've experienced back or neck pain, you may wonder if it is more than a pulled muscle and may be due to a herniated disc. (panoramaortho.com)
  • This happens when there is nerve impingement in the neck or the back. (panoramaortho.com)
  • Botulinum neurotoxins induce blockage of voluntary motor and autonomic cholinergic neuromuscular junctions, which prevents motor fiber stimulation. (cdc.gov)
  • Repeated stimulation can change the structure of nerve fibers and cells (called remodeling) or make them more active. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Chronic pain sometimes occurs when the original cause of the pain stimulates nerves repeatedly and such stimulation can physically change the nervous system in ways that make the pain worse and last longer. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A TENS unit stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation which is a battery-operated unit that is used to treat pain. (garagegymbuilder.com)
  • To aid in AROM, transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) or cryokinetics (exercising while the musculature is numbed with ice) may also be used. (medscape.com)
  • First, electrical stimulation of the nerve fibers can block a pain signal from being carried to the brain. (vitalitysports.com)
  • The influence of the sympathetic system may result in synaptic sensitization of the CNS and peripheral nerves, creating a "vicious circle" resulting in radicular pain. (insightcla.com)
  • The bladder and urethra are innervated by 3 sets of peripheral nerves arising from the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and somatic nervous system. (medscape.com)
  • The type of pain may vary greatly and may be felt as bone pain, nerve pain or muscle pain. (wnyrehabandpain.com)
  • Also, areas of muscle or connective tissue may become very sensitive and tender to the touch. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Both muscle tissue and neurons are considered electric tissues of the body. (corefitchicago.com)
  • Muscles are surrounded by a 3-layer dense connective tissue (6, 7). (jortho.org)
  • The outermost layer, the epimysium, is very echogenic and extends towards the inner part of the muscle until it reaches the perimysium or fibroadipose septum, which is also very echoic and contains connective tissue, fat, vessels and nerves, and divides the fascicle into muscle fibers. (jortho.org)
  • Muscle fibers are formed by myofilaments surrounded by a connective tissue web, the endomysium, which contains capillaries and nerves. (jortho.org)
  • Deep tissue therapy promotes healthy blood flow throughout the body and can actually stimulate the body's own healing responses when it comes to neuromuscular diseases that cause deterioration and eventually loss of muscle tone and sensitivity. (grayhawkmedical.com)
  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulations (TENS) is a safe non-invasive drug-free method of pain management. (vitalitysports.com)
  • During strenuous muscle stretching exercises, the muscles undergo strong traction forces which overload the muscle fibrils and occasionally provoke a rupture near the MTJ (9). (jortho.org)
  • The only thing it can do - is straining the muscles that provoke the appearance of pain. (lonestarneurology.net)
  • Muscle fatigue can occur when there are excessive muscle contractions during high-intensity activities. (beautyhub.ph)
  • This altered jaw position puts strain on the temporomandibular joint and surrounding musculature, as well as excessive forces on the bottom teeth. (cdhp.org)
  • While exercise is the primary trigger for muscle aches, several underlying conditions could also be contributing factors. (beautyhub.ph)
  • While rare, cardiovascular events can cause the nerve damage that leads to CRPS or RPD symptoms. (mazieslater.com)
  • Although this strain of the poliovirus can lead to permanent paralysis, less than one in two hundred with symptoms will result in paralysis. (the-medical-dictionary.com)
  • Symptoms can vary from muscle aches to throbbing, shooting, or stabbing pain that can be mild or debilitating, intermittent or constant. (stanford.edu)
  • Additionally, some people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may find relief from their symptoms through regular practice of diaphragmatic breathing exercises - this involves consciously focusing on taking slow deep breaths using your diaphragm rather than shallow rapid ones using your chest muscles primarily instead. (odysseymagazine.com)
  • The ulnar nerve travels posterior to the medial epicondyle in the cubital tunnel, down the posterior medial side of the forearm and crosses the wrist in the Guyon canal. (medscape.com)
  • A longitudinal ultrasound examination clearly reveals the insertion of the semitendinosus muscle (medial area), of the semimembranosus muscle (lateral area) and of the large portion of the biceps femoris (lateral and posterior area). (jortho.org)
  • Some longitudinal muscle fibers are identified posterior to the circular layer. (medscape.com)
  • These fibers attach to the lower part of the posterior aspect of the cricoid, and caudally, they insert into the posterior surface of the carina. (medscape.com)
  • Five months earlier the player had suffered an indirect-type acute muscle fiber injury (15, 16) in the biceps femoris muscle of his right thigh. (jortho.org)
  • Gentle passive stretching may begin after resolution of the acute inflammatory phase (usually within 72 h), which avoids eccentric muscle loads and stays within the painless arc of motion. (medscape.com)
  • It may be from the overuse or strain of particular muscle groups during physical exertion. (beautyhub.ph)
  • Muscle cramps - sudden, painful contractions of a muscle or muscle groups. (beautyhub.ph)
  • Chronic pain sometimes occurs when nerves become more sensitive to pain. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Chronic pain can also result from an injury, even a mild injury if nerve fibers and cells have become sensitized. (msdmanuals.com)
  • AIM: to describe the efficacy of sonography (ultrasound) in the diagnosis of chronic muscular lesions and in the prevention of the risk of recurrence in the injured muscle by using dynamic ultrasound and electromyographic examination during static and dynamic strength exercises. (jortho.org)
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease triggered by an abnormal immune response, wherein the immune system mistakingly attacks and damages myelin, which is the fatty substance that protects nerve fibers in the central nervous system . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • 2. Disturbances in muscle fiber recruitment, leading to chronic overexertion of and damage to particular fibers. (cdc.gov)
  • The standard advice of increasing dietary fibers, fluids, and exercise for relieving chronic constipation will only benefit patients with true deficiency. (medscape.com)
  • Fear and anxiety can reduce the production of substances that reduce the sensitivity of nerve cells to pain. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This kind of muscle strain normally affects the superficial muscles which work in two articulations. (jortho.org)
  • During the process, a series of chemical reactions causes muscle fibers to lengthen, shorten, or tighten. (beautyhub.ph)
  • This infection affects the central nervous system (CNS)-spreading along nerve fibers. (the-medical-dictionary.com)
  • As the brain and spine work in tandem to form the body's central nervous system (CNS), nerve involvement is a common feature of spinal conditions like scoliosis, which are associated with numbness and/or neuropathy. (islipchiropractic.com)
  • If a disc is pressing on a nerve, individuals may also experience numbness or tingling in the leg or arm. (panoramaortho.com)
  • 1] Although contemporary research has demonstrated that other mechanisms may induce neuronal disturbances, nerve compression has also been explored in relation to nerve dysfunction. (insightcla.com)
  • Attempts have been made to discredit the premise that subluxations cause nerve interference by mechanical compression. (insightcla.com)
  • 2] Animal studies of nerve compression reported that pressures ranging from 130 mm Hg to over 1000 mm Hg were required to produce a significant compression block. (insightcla.com)
  • Contemporary papers have been published concerning nerve root compression. (insightcla.com)
  • The resultant retrograde venous stasis due to venous congestion is suggested as a significant cause of nerve root compression. (insightcla.com)
  • Nerve root compression is one of many mechanisms of neural disruption which may be associated with vertebral subluxation. (insightcla.com)
  • It's compression of the spine and its surrounding muscles and nerves that causes the majority of condition-related pain. (islipchiropractic.com)
  • The goal of treatment is to reduce or prevent nerve damage caused by pressure on (compression of) the spinal cord and ensure that you can walk. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Medication, pain relievers and muscle relaxants may provide temporary relief but it will not correct the cause of the headache. (campchiropractic.com)
  • Over-the-counter and prescription painkillers, injections of lidocaine to numb painful muscles, and muscle relaxants are all normally used. (tinnitusformula.com)
  • This is not surprising given the strong evidence for interaction between myelin and axon gene expression in development and after experimental nerve lesions. (medscape.com)
  • That's actually the same incidence and timeframe we saw in our infected mice, although we thought it would be much higher given that most of the immune cells in this mouse strain are capable of attacking the brain. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • 1986. Oncogenic response of strain A/J mice to inhaled chemicals. (cdc.gov)
  • Botulism is a paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins of the anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium, Clostridium botulinum , and rarely, by botulinum toxin-producing strains of C. baratii and C. butyricum . (cdc.gov)
  • Clinical illness is characterized by cranial nerve palsies, followed by descending flaccid muscle paralysis, which can involve the muscles of respiration. (cdc.gov)
  • Any problems affecting these larger nerve complexes due to systemic illness can contribute to referred pain perceived in the bottom teeth. (cdhp.org)
  • An extreme infection of the CNS can cause extensive paralysis of the trunk and muscles of the thorax and abdomen (quadriplegia). (the-medical-dictionary.com)
  • It's a dome-shaped sheet of muscle located between the thorax and abdomen, separating them from one another. (odysseymagazine.com)
  • Re-expression of SEMA3A in this subset of TSCs is thought to play a role in the selective plasticity of nerve terminals as observed in ALS and following BotoxA-induced paralysis. (nih.gov)
  • We also investigated the effects of BotoxA-induced paralysis on the sprouting capacity of NMJs in the K108N-SEMA3A mutant mouse, and observed no change in the differential neuronal plasticity found at NMJs on fast-fatigable or slow muscle fibers due to the presence of the SEMA3A mutant protein. (nih.gov)
  • The most common paralysis occurs to the muscles of the legs. (the-medical-dictionary.com)
  • Dynamic stability is provided by 4 muscle groups that transverse the elbow. (medscape.com)
  • The biceps brachii, brachioradialis, and brachialis muscles are the major flexors of the elbow joint. (medscape.com)
  • Remember those tiny muscles that support your spine I spoke of so lovingly last week? (corefitchicago.com)
  • If left to progress, a scoliotic curve increases in size, and the uneven forces introduced to the body also increase, and this doesn't just affect the spine, but also its surrounding muscles and nerves. (islipchiropractic.com)
  • As mentioned, scoliosis can affect the body in a number of ways from pain and postural deviation to muscle imbalance and nerve involvement. (islipchiropractic.com)