9.4: Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back

Chynthia Bromley | The Farmacy on Instagram: "High cortisol levels, particularly when sustained for too long due to chronic stress or medical conditions, can lead to muscle wasting (atrophy) throughout the body, including the hip muscles. Cortisol promotes the breakdown of muscle protein, which can cause muscle weakness and loss of mass over time. Cortisol not only increases protein breakdown but also inhibits protein synthesis, the process by which muscles are repaired and rebuilt. This double