Functional fitness was never something I was interested in when I was younger. Instead, my 20s were all about vanity workouts ...

Weekly yoga classes eased pain and improved functioning in some people with chronic lower back pain – but the yoga sessions weren't any better than regular stretching classes, according to a new study ...

After battling lower back pain, I learned the importance of stretching and good form. You probably need a bit more stretch time too if a little hip or knee pain is holding you back. Focusing on key ...

Forget COVID; the real epidemic of the 21st century is back pain issues. We sit around all day at work; we sit around all day at home – no wonder we feel stiff and immobile all the time. The good news ...

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 ...

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 ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra is recovering from a back injury sustained before the World Championships and is focusing ...

October 27, 2011 — Stretching, regardless of whether it is achieved via yoga classes or conventional stretching exercises, has moderate benefits in adults with moderately impairing chronic low back ...

Shoulder and back stretches may temporarily lower blood pressure and help the body relax, according to a new study. Researchers arent sure of the exact mechanism, but believe it could be related to ...