The iliopsoas muscle is a group of three muscles in the hip: the psoas major, the psoas minor, and the iliacus. The main uses of...
Pinpointing just a few muscles is a disservice to the subtle work our body has to do while we ride. Still, for this article, I wanted to bring attention to some of the key muscles that can affect our posture and balance when we ride and the role that they play when we ride. Our pe...
An abductor muscle is any muscle which moves a body part away from the body’s midline or sagittal plane— the artificial division separating the body vertically into right and left halves. This type of movement is known as abduction. Abductor muscles are found throughout the human body, from...
Found at the top of the bone near the hip joint, the lesser trochanter is a small, rounded bump that emanates from the posterior side of the bone on the femoral neck. This feature is significant as the insertion point for two muscles of the hip flexor group: the psoas major and the ...
An abductor muscle is any muscle which moves a body part away from the body’s midline or sagittal plane— the artificial division separating the body vertically into right and left halves. This type of movement is known as abduction. Abductor muscles are found throughout the human body, from...
I am having knee troubles which I am pretty sure are originating in my hip due to tightness, but unfortunately can't get in to see the surgeon for three weeks. So, I'm hoping someone can help me figure out what it is/how to feel better in the meantime. ...
Muscles are made up of fibrous tissues that allow them to contract and expand to perform different movements. This allows different parts of the body to maneuver in certain ways and allows them to maintain certain positions. Types of Muscle:...
Pulling something with a rope works quite well, but pushing something with a rope just doesn't seem to have the same effect. Muscles are like ropes in that regard; they can pull quite well, but when it comes to pushing, they just don't have what it takes to get the job done....
Objectives Management of chronic tendon pain is difficult and controversial. This is due to poor knowledge of the underlying pathophysiology of chronic tendon pain, priorly known as tendinitis but now termed tendinopathy. The objective of this topical re
I am having knee troubles which I am pretty sure are originating in my hip due to tightness, but unfortunately can't get in to see the surgeon for three weeks. So, I'm hoping someone can help me figure out what it is/how to feel better in the meantime. ...