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 ...

You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

1. Stand in a doorway. Cross one leg over the other leg. 2. Reach toward the side with the leg that’s in front. 3. Push onto ...

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

Lower back pain has a range of possible causes. It can flare up in different positions depending on the cause. Some people may have lower back pain, especially while lying down. Lower back pain is ...

There’s no easy way to put it: Lower back pain just plain sucks. Whether it’s dull and achy, sharp and shooting, or tight and stiff, discomfort on your backside is no picnic. But the good news is ...

The knees and back work together to support movements like walking or playing tennis. When one of these areas becomes painful, it may place strain on the other. Injuries, poor posture, or arthritis ...

Lower back pain from cycling could be due to bike posture, muscle imbalances, or biking too much. Conservative treatments might be enough to manage existing pain, but bike adjustments and core ...

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 ...

In former discussions with experts like Patrick Maloney, lead athletic trainer at Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine in New ...

A nationwide Chinese study found that older adults with sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, experience significantly higher rates of lower back pain compared to their peers ...

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