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If your lower-back posture currently looks more like a pronounced arch — but you’d like to straighten it out so it looks and feels more balanced — you’re in the right place. We’ll explore the root cause of poor lower-back posture (especially excessive arching or “anterior pelvic tilt”), and then walk you step-by-step through six highly-effective exercises that you can do at home. These exercises will aim to: Stretch the tight hip flexors and lower back muscles that pull the p

Your body runs on electrical and chemical messages sent by nerve cells (neurons). Signals zip to and from the central nervous system (CNS) —your brain  and spinal cord —through the peripheral nervous system (PNS) , which branches everywhere else. CNS : command center. Interprets input, decides responses, lays down memories. PNS : the wiring. Carries sensory info to the CNS and motor commands back out. Two “modes” of the PNS Somatic (voluntary) Conscious control of skeletal mu

When it comes to injuries involving the brain and spine, the consequences can be life-altering. Such injuries often necessitate extensive...

The blood-brain barrier is a protective shield that regulates what substances can pass from the bloodstream into the brain. It acts as a...

image source Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a medical treatment that uses electrical impulses to regulate abnormal brain activity. It...

A spinal cord injury occurs when damage disrupts the communication between the brain and the rest of the body, often leading to loss of...

Sciatica is a common condition that causes pain along the sciatic nerve, usually affecting one side of the lower body. It results from...

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) affects millions by causing pain and mobility issues in the spine. It occurs when the discs, which act as...

A herniated disc occurs when the soft material inside a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the outer layer, often causing pain,...

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, primarily caused by viral or bacterial...

Meningioma is a type of brain tumor that arises from the meninges, the protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It...

Understanding spinal stenosis is crucial for overall spine health, and it often coexists with other conditions. For instance, many people...