In the US in 2016, musculoskeletal disorders not related to the neck and back placed second in the single greatest healthcare expenditure, ahead of diabetes and heart disease and just behind musculoskeletal injuries of the neck and back which came in 1st. We need to keep these tissues healthy and understand what to do to manage issues that arise unexpectedly. Rest is not the answer! These 4 exercises focus on better elasticity at the knee and hip so we can optimize our connective tissue while we

On January 19, 2026, in Bakersfield, California, a catalytic converter thief fled an attempted theft after realizing the property was guarded by multiple German shepherds. Security footage showed the suspect crawling under a vehicle before the dogs rushed toward him barking aggressively, forcing him to retreat immediately. Neighbors reported the incident to police, and residents said the experience was so intense that the thief would likely never attempt a similar crime again. Authorities later