Title: The importance of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to evaluate the integrity of the lumbar posterior ligament complex post trauma. Abstract: Posterior ligamentous complex(PLC), consisting of the supraspinous ligament, interspinous ligament, ligamentum flavum, and the facet joint capsules is thought to contribute significantly to the stability of the lumbar spine. There has been much debate on whether Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) is… Read More
Whether your friend has hurt your feelings or you're upset over a lovers tiff, swearing could help to ease your pain, according to new research published in the European Journal of Social Psychology. Carried out by Dr Michael Philipp, a lecturer at Massey University's School of Psychology, New Zealand, along with Laura Lombardo from the University of Queensland, Australia, the… Read More
UTEP claimed two superlative Conference USA track and field honors as Emmanuel Korir and Tobi Amusan were named C-USA Male and Female Track Athletes of the Year, announced by the league office on Friday afternoon. �Both athletes are very special and talented. He [Korir] was the best candidate for our league and would most likely do very well other top… Read More
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