How Space Affects the Spine Space travel changes the structure of the human spine. Chiropractors are experts in the field of dealing with musculoskeletal anatomy and ailments which might afflict it. They can be helpful consultants to NASA. Astronauts on an 84-day Skylab mission grew significantly taller as a part of the effects of the mission, with the spines lengthening “as much as an inch and … [Read more...]
Apps for Health
Health and Fitness Apps In the current and advancing state of the modern technological world, smartphones and tablets now have apps which are used in almost any aspect of business, fun, and even health. Every day, more of these apps are created. Mobile devices, such as tablets and smartphones, operate with applications, or “apps”. Beyond the usual use of a phone, making calls, modern … [Read more...]
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Spinal Column
About the Spinal Column The spinal column is a key structure in a lot of the major functions which the body carries out every day. The spine is a stack of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments inside of the body, and they all work together to provide the primary support for the body. A slight S-curve is the natural shape of the spine, and the S-curve of human vertebrae acts as a shock … [Read more...]
Learn About Strengthening the Lumbar With Williams Flexion Exercises
The Origins of the Williams Flexion Exercises The Williams flexion exercises were originally based on the Regen squat exercises in the early twentieth century. Specifically, the Regen exercise used squatting to emphasize the convexity of the lumbar region. Later, Dr. Paul Williams devised a modified version of the Regen exercise. The modified Williams flexion exercises focused on patients with … [Read more...]
Ever Wondered What the Somatic Nervous System Does
Somatic Nervous System Functions The somatic nervous system is in charge of carrying motor and sensory information. It is part of the peripheral nervous system. The information gathered by the somatic nervous system is carried to and from the central nervous system. Nearly all voluntary muscle movements and sensory information processing go through the system. The information comes from … [Read more...]
How to Know When Back Cracking is Safe
About Back Cracking “Back cracking” is a deceptive term. The spinal facet joints make cracking sounds when they are manipulated. However, the back is not broken or cracked. Additionally, the cracking sound is often accompanied by a grinding sensation or feeling of pressure relief. There are three conditions that cause back cracking: cavitation, ligament or tendon snapping, and bone grinding. … [Read more...]
Profession: Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeon vs. Neurologist A neurosurgeon has the trained knowledge and ability to operate on the nervous system for a variety of conditions. Not everything a neurosurgeon could treat is traditionally associated with the profession, as neurosurgeons do not only learn how to perform surgery on the brain as some might believe. Neurosurgeons are specialized medical doctors who are specifically … [Read more...]
Procedure: Discography
About the Discs Discography is one of the diagnostic tools that doctors use to identify and get to the root of spinal pain. Normal discs in the spine have nerves in the annulus fibrosis, also known as the outer tissue layers. Injury that affects the discs can also tear the annulus. Patients typically will experience pain while the disc is in the process of healing and new nerve endings are … [Read more...]
Here’s What Makes a Comminuted Fracture Different
What is a Comminuted Fracture? To answer the question of what a comminuted fracture is, one must start with this question: what is a fracture? The term "broken bone" is another to consider. Bones fracture when they are under too much stress. A high force impact also causes a fracture. Several medical conditions also cause broken bones, including osteoporosis, brittle bone diseases, and some … [Read more...]
What the Vertebrae Do For Our Bodies
Function of the Vertebrae The vertebrae make up the spinal column, and the backbone is another name for the spine. Animal and human vertebrae protect the spinal cord, provide a stiff structure to the body, and distribute body weight. Muscles are attached to the vertebrae, which act as a base. In animals, the structure of the spine varies and, in humans, the vertebrae form a column which runs … [Read more...]