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 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.

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

There’s no need to go through life with a stiff, achy back, especially when the remedy is often as easy as a few forward folds. Whether you do back stretches in the morning, mid-day, or right before ...

Imagine trying to break the unhealthy cycle of a sedentary lifestyle by getting active, only to encounter the first obstacle: lower back pain. Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints ...

If you keep experiencing intense pain that radiates across your mid-back, then it may be time to pay more attention to your posture by doing a few mid-back stretches throughout the day. Sitting with ...

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Studies show that stretching can help reduce the frequency and duration of headaches. People can try neck, shoulder, and back stretches to relieve tension. Stretching can be a helpful tool to use ...