Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

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A variety of factors, including injury, inflammation, and activity, can cause back pain in older adults. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help older adults prevent or manage their back pain.

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

People who have injured the SI joint may experience pain in the lower back, buttocks, and down the back of the thigh. Simple stretches and exercises may help ease the pain. The sacroiliac (SI) joint ...

Chances are, as you’re reading this, you’re hunched over your phone or slouched at your desk. And it hurts. You’re in desperate need of some exercises for low back pain. Your lower back is one of the ...

Just about everyone could benefit from adding more upper back stretches to their routine. While upper back pain isn't as common as lower back pain, factors like stress, poor posture, and muscle strain ...

Do you frequently feel aching, soreness or pain in the upper back? Pain in this area can be a result of tightness, both in the larger muscles, like the latissimus dorsi and trapezius, and also in the ...

New research shows that shoulder and back stretches can cause an immediate drop in blood pressure without raising heart rate. Stretching alone only offers short-term effects on blood pressure. Regular ...

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...