Explanation and Causes: Tetanus is caused by bacterial toxins that cause severe muscle spasms. The nerves of the muscular system are the primary target. These muscle spasms can make it very difficult to swallow or even breathe. The bacteria grow and multiply the best in non-oxygen conditions such as in a deep, dirty cut or [...]

Explanation and Causes: The shoulder joint has the most range of motion of any other joint in the body. To enable the shoulder in its wide range of motion, many tendons have to work hard to keep the shoulder in place throughout. These tendons make up the rotator cuff. They are flexible yet strong and [...]

Explanation and Causes: Heat stroke sets in after a less serious illness called heat exhaustion. Because heat exhaustion is a precursor to heat stroke, it should be taken just as seriously. Heat stroke happens as a result of the body not being able to cool itself through its regular mechanisms of sweating and re-hydration. In [...]