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 ...

When you have back pain, doing a twist probably isn't the first type of stretch that comes to mind. But experts say it's actually important to learn how to rotate our spine properly to perform all ...

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 ...

In a world where back pain has become as common as a morning coffee, millions search for relief from this modern plague. From ergonomic chairs to standing desks, from pain pills to acupuncture, ...

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

I work with athletes and non-athletes of all sorts in my role as a personal trainer and yoga teacher and one of the most common complaints I hear is nagging stiffness and soreness in the upper back.

Back pain is an incredibly common issue, affecting millions of people worldwide. It can range from a dull ache to a sharp, debilitating pain that disrupts your daily life. While back pain can have ...

Just about everyone could benefit from adding more upper back stretches to their routine. While upper back pain isn't as common as lower back pain, factors like stress, poor posture, and muscle strain ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! When you have back pain, doing a twist probably isn't the ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

Even if you spend the entire night sleeping on your back, (the most doctor-approved sleeping position), you probably wake up feeling a little creaky and stiff. Any prolonged time you spend being ...