If you’ve never experienced low back pain, just wait. Up to 80 percent of us end up suffering it at some point during our ...

Strengthening core muscles and stretching exercises can help you improve your posture as you age. Learn what you can do and ...

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...

A strength coach explains the benefits of oblique workouts — plus more health tips from the One Small Thing newsletter ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

The average office worker spends approximately 1,700 hours per year sitting at their desk, creating the perfect storm for developing back pain. Extended periods of sitting place excessive pressure on ...

While show muscles like abs, pecs, and biceps may hog the spotlight, your back comprises some of the most important muscles in the body for structural support. The best back exercises help stabilize ...

I'm turning 28 in a few weeks, which means I've officially been struggling with debilitating back pain for over half of my life. After a scoliosis and tethered spinal cord diagnosis at the age of 11, ...

Several exercise machines may exacerbate lower back pain if a person does not use proper form, or if they have pre-existing back conditions. A person can discuss alternatives with a physical therapist ...

As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I ...