What is the Peripheral Nervous System and what is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) is one of the most common, yet least well known, chronic conditions in the U.S., affecting over 20 million people. PN is not a single disease, but is a group of over 100 disorders that occur due …
Why is it important to have a strong core?
Many people have heard about the benefits of having a strong “core”, but few really understand which muscles are parts of the core group or why they are so important.
Which muscles are considered to be part of the core?…
What do our muscles really do?
Muscles are responsible for numerous bodily functions. Their actions can be broken down into two categories, voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary actions, such as walking or talking, are functions that are prompted and controlled by conscious decision. Involuntary actions, such as …
Does muscle really weigh more than fat?
A pound of anything still weighs a pound. A pound of lead weighs the same as a pound of feathers and a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. The misconception that muscle is heavier than …
