The Problem with the Back Mouse
The term “back mouse” is a rather cute description for a very painful yet often overlooked problem, even by back pain specialists.
The term “back mouse” is a rather cute description for a very painful yet often overlooked problem, even by back pain specialists.
The gastrocnemius is one of the most easily visible muscles in the human body—the structure that gives the calf its characteristic bulging shape. It is this shape that inspired the name of the muscle: “belly of the leg,” from the Greek gaster (belly) and kneme (leg).
You may have heard a couple of different words used to describe the occupation of people who perform massage therapy: masseuse or massage therapist. Which term does your bodyworker prefer, and which should you use?
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