Your thoracic diaphragm also plays a role in helping the movement of muscles during: When the diaphragm is activated by a nerve, it contracts and flattens. This action decreases pressure and increases ...

A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Muscle & Nerve shows that full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) oil may help ...

When 'stomach gripping' messes with the muscles in your abdomen, your neck, shoulders and back pay the price in pain. Chest ...

A diaphragm is a safe barrier method of birth control. It works by stopping sperm from entering your uterus. Learn more about how to determine if this contraceptive is right for you. A diaphragm ...

President Donald Trump’s first week was dominated by his use of executive authority to convey action, an amped-up version of his first-term strategy. His first nearly five dozen executive ...

Understanding the Left AIC is key to grasping how our bodies function and why certain pain patterns may emerge. At its core, the Left AIC involves six muscles on the left side of the body, spanning ...

The passage of time requires us to adopt more consistent habits for the care and strengthening of our body. Diet, ...

Voluntary muscles, also known as skeletal muscles, are muscles that can be consciously controlled, such as the muscles of your limbs, head, neck, and body. They are attached to bones and respond to ...

[mj-toc] The main cause of hiccups is the trigger of the hiccups reflex, which establishes the action of the diaphragm, muscles controlling the trachea, and nerves. Changing feeding positions ...

Conversely, if deconditioning and disuse are the principal aetiological factors, weakness would be most marked in the lower limb muscles. Methods: The non-volitional technique of supramaximal magnetic ...

Complications of muscular dystrophy can include: Breathing problems. Progressive weakness in the breathing muscles (diaphragm) makes it hard to take a breath. That raises the risk for lung ...