Be honest, you don't know how your car works, do you? And despite spending most of the working day lashed to a QWERTY, if someone asked you how update their modem, you wouldn't where to start (or what the modem even is). And that's fine. Other people do that stuff so you don't have to. But the same can't be… Read More
Scoliosis is an intricate illness. Experts nevertheless don't know what causes 80 percent of scoliosis cases, and there's no absolute cure. But nevertheless, there's hope! You can find proven techniques to handle scoliosis and lessen its symptoms. X-rays allow doctors to measure the unique, three-dimensional curve of each person's backbone as a way to find out the best method of… Read More
Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. The backbone has regular curves when searching from the side, when looking from the front but nevertheless, it should appear straight. People with scoliosis create extra curves to both sides of the body, and also the bones of the spine twist on each other, forming a… Read More
Bathing suit season is here, and for many of us that means no longer being able to hide those extra pounds beneath a chunky sweater. Fortunately, there are some small and easily implemented lifestyle adjustments that can quickly shrink your waistline. Here are 10 ways to slim down for swimsuit season. The best part? None involve the gym. Plan ahead:… Read More
A compound in a plant found throughout Southeast Asia is a more powerful anti-HIV compound than the drug AZT that's used to treat the condition, says a study published in the Journal of Natural Compounds. Patentiflorin A, a chemical derived from the willow-leaved Justicia, stood out in a screening of more than 4,500 plant extracts by a team of scientists… Read More
Summer’s officially just a week away, and millions of Americans are facing high odds of suffering from sunburn in coming months. If you catch too many rays and wind up looking like a lobster, head straight to your kitchen. No kidding. Here are some surprising home remedies to soothe the burn that are as good as — or better than… Read More
Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez gives insight into the relevant anatomy and functional biomechanics of the piriformis muscle, highlights the role it plays in musculoskeletal dysfunction and looks at management options in cases of muscle dysfunction. The piriformis muscle (PM) is well-known in the fraternity of sports medicine as a significant muscle in the posterior hip. It is a muscle that… Read More
Corticosteroid injections are widely used to aid injury rehabilitation but we still understand very little about their mechanism. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez examines the current thinking and discusses how this potentially impacts treatment options... Corticosteroids are used for their anti- inflammatory and pain reducing effects. They can also reduce muscle spasms and influence local tissue metabolism for faster healing. Injection… Read More
When it comes to scoliosis treatment, most healthcare professionals follow a specific treatment plan, categorized by separate phases of treatment. The following are listed and described in detail below. PHASE I - Pain Alleviation While not all scoliosis sufferers experience pain or discomfort, a percentage do. In these patients the provision of treatment does help with individual compliance with prevention… Read More
Scoliosis is a medical condition where the spine is curved from side to side. The spine of an individual with a typical scoliosis may seem similar to an "S" than a straight line. Approximately 2 percent of the population will have scoliosis in their spine and approximately 10 percent of these are extreme. Scoliosis is named according to where the… Read More
Related Articles Eugene, Or. – UTEP’s Emmanuel Korir and Michael Saruni make history by being the first freshman duo from the same school to make the 800m final in meet history at the NCAA Championships on Wednesday night. Running at their first ever NCAA Championships, All-American duo Korir and Saruni did not disappoint. Korir won the first of three heats… Read More
Related Articles The 2017 edition of the UTEP Men’s Basketball Camps is almost here. The Miner coaching staff and players will conduct two camps for boys and girls of all skill levels, ages 7-17. The first is June 19-21, and the second is June 26-29. The camp will be held at the Don Haskins Center from 9 a.m. – 4… Read More
Related Articles Eugene, Or. – Tobi Amusan’s dazzling sophomore season continues as she earned an automatic qualifying spot in the 100m Hurdles on day two of the NCAA Championships on Thursday evening. Amusan was tasked with running in the second and most competitive heat of three in the 100m hurdle semifinals. The sophomore clocked the fastest qualifying time of 12.79,… Read More
Related Articles Eugene, Or. – It was a bittersweet victory for the Miners as UTEP’s freshman Emmanuel Korir captured his second NCAA title in the 800m at the historic Hayward Stadium on Friday evening. Running in the 800m final were both freshman Michael Saruni and Korir, who were favored to finish the event No. 1 and No. 2. Korir, a… Read More
Related Articles Eugene, Or. – Tobi Amusan finds redemption as she won her first NCAA title in the 100m hurdles at historic Hayward Stadium on the final day of the NCAA Championships, Saturday evening. “Amusan is another special talent. She executed her race very well and all the hard work she put in this season paid off,” head coach Mika Laaksonen… Read More