Anatomy & Physiology - Asheville, NC - Brown Mountain Bodywork

May 22

Mysterious Science of Pain Video

The Mysterious Science Of Pain [VIDEO] – Joshua W. Pate

By Zach Brown, LMBT Anatomy & Physiology

We will all deal with pain at some point in our lives. Unfortunately, some of us will experience it more than others. And some will even endure chronic pain -- pain lasting for more than 3 months. A recent study showed that in 2016, "approximately 20 percent of U.S. adults…

Apr 01

quadrangular space

Quadrilateral (Quadrangular) Space Syndrome

By Zach Brown, LMBT Anatomy & Physiology, Sports Massage

Quadrilateral (or quadrangular) space syndrome is a situation where the axillary nerve in the posterior shoulder becomes compressed. Symptoms often include a dull shoulder ache and numbness or tingling down the arm, and can worsen when the arm is raised in the abducted position.

Aug 31

Anatomy of Awesome: Slow Motion Shaolin Warriors (VIDEO)

By Zach Brown, LMBT Anatomy & Physiology, General

There are many practices that continue to remind me how amazing the human body is...yoga, breakdancing, and martial arts to name a few. So what do you get when you add Shaolin Warriors, slow motion film, and anatomy? AWESOME!!! Take a gander at these masters of motion fly through the…

Aug 12

Myostatin Research

Myostatin Inhibiting Drugs & Muscle Development

By Zach Brown, LMBT Anatomy & Physiology, Research

A recent NPR article discusses the development of myostatin inhibiting drugs and their potential for abuse by athletes looking to get an advantage. Myostatin is a protein that limits muscle growth, essentially keeping us from turning into the Incredible Hulk. The drugs' could potentially be used to treat muscular dystrophy…