Your back muscles support your torso, let you move and help you breathe. They’re woven layers of groups that run from your neck to just above your hips.

Oct 20, 2023 · To prevent leg cramps, use pillows to keep your toes pointed upward if you sleep on your back. If you sleep on your chest, hang your feet over the end of the bed.

Your calf muscle is in the back of your lower leg, behind your shin bone (tibia). It actually consists of three different muscles: your gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris.

Sep 18, 2024 · It might sound like your trapezius muscles get their name from a high-flying circus act, but these big muscles in your upper back help keep you grounded. They hold you in place …

It’s rare to injure a psoas muscle, but don’t ignore pain in your lower back — especially if doesn’t get better in a week. Your healthcare provider or physical therapist will help you understand …

Mar 2, 2023 · Nerve Conduction Study A nerve conduction study is a test that can help diagnose issues with your peripheral nerves, such as peripheral neuropathy and nerve compression …

Mar 22, 2022 · Pain in your upper and middle back is more likely to be from muscle or ligament strain, which is usually temporary. However, if you develop severe upper and/or middle back …

Oct 12, 2022 · NIPT tests (noninvasive prenatal testing) use a pregnant woman’s blood to detect abnormalities in fetal DNA. It screens for Down syndrome and trisomy 18 and 13.

Mar 2, 2023 · Almost any movement that uses your legs relies on your knees — your knees help when you’re walking, running and jumping. Visit a healthcare provider if you’re experiencing …

Feb 20, 2024 · This is called radiculopathy. Compression of motor nerve roots causes muscle weakness. There are different types of radiculopathies based on where the pinched nerve is …