Rhomboids
The Rhomboids are two muscles – Rhomboid Major & Rhomboid Minor. The two rhomboids lie deep in the trapezius to form parallel bands that pass inferolaterally from the ver
Trapezius Muscle
While the trapezius muscle is mainly postural, it is also used for active movements such as side bending, rotation of the head, elevating and depressing the shoulders, and internal
Serratus Anterior
The serratus anterior wraps around the ribcage and stabilizes the scapula by holding it against the back of the rib cage. When performing exercises in the horizontal plane like che
Quadratus Lumborum (QL)
The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) is a deep muscle on both sides of the lower back. Originates from the iliac crest and inserts on the transverse process of lumbar one through five and
Latissimus Dorsi
Functionally, the latissimus dorsi muscle belongs to the muscles of the scapular motion. This muscle is able to pull the inferior angle of the scapula in various directions, produc
Massage for Expecting Moms
In recent years, more and more women have recognized the benefits of pregnancy massage. It was once perceived as a form of alternative therapy, however, it has become an increasing
Citric Acid
Skincare Benefits of Citric Acid Citric acid is an alpha hydroxy acid used in personal care products to adjust the acidity or promote skin peeling and re-growth in the case of anti
Vitamin A – Retinol
Vitamin A – retinol – structural chemical formula on white background Does retinol deserve all the hype? Examples of retinoids include retinol, retinal aldehyde, and retinyl es
Teres Major and Teres Minor
The Teres Major is a thick ovoid-shaped muscle and the Teres Minor is a long, narrow muscle. The teres major is sometimes referred to as the climbing muscle as it works in unison w
Sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM)
The sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) is one of over 20 pairs of muscles acting on the neck. The SCM has dual innervation and multiple functions. It is a superficially palpable musc