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 ...

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, ...

Scientists went deep to discover the cause of low back pain in runners, exploring the role of deep core muscles in back support.

For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more flexible leads to better movement and injury prevention. But what if I told you that the road ...

Cupping therapy eases low back pain by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and releasing muscle tension. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the life force energy that flows through the ...

A frequent source of lower-back pain comes from two muscles you might not have heard of—and that makes sense since you rarely see them on those medical posters of human anatomy in doctor's offices.

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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to almost ...

Bedtime routine for muscle tone after 50, a CSCS shares a 7-minute night reset to activate glutes and core without a gym.