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 ...

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 ...

If you suffer from chronic lower back stiffness or pain – and you’ve been diligent with your stretching routine – it might be time to reevaluate your approach. Dr. Carrie Jose Whether it’s your ...

Why Lee recommends it: "This relieves mid- and lower-back tension from prolonged sitting by dynamically stretching the ...

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

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains why your lower back still feels tight, even when you ...

Achy back? You're not alone. We’ve all dealt with pain in the lower back at some point, whether it be dull aches or sharper pains, and it can sideline us not only from exercise, but from our ...

Our core is an area we are constantly working — whether it's during a workout, maintaining our balance when walking or stabilizing us during daily movement. Despite how much we use the core, ...

A 15-second stretch could trigger your body’s ‘rest and digest’ reflex and create a feeling of calm, a new study suggests. Shoulder and back stretches may temporarily lower blood pressure and help the ...