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“Some back issues can’t be avoided, like those caused by injuries, arthritis or genetics,” said neurosurgeon Meghan E. Murphy ...

Water-based exercise not only improved muscle strength in people with chronic low back pain, but it also improved quality of ...

If you spend enough time sitting at your desk or slouching on the couch, your back will inevitably pay the price, regardless of your age or fitness level. But for some people prolonged rest can ...

Hibah Memon from the Central London Osteopathy & Sports Injury Clinic also recommended three alternative exercises that I—or anyone experiencing pain when pressing weight overhead—can use to maintain ...

Strength workouts build the force and power you need for faster strides and stronger finishes. When you strengthen the ...

Strength training after 50 isn’t about lifting heavy or pushing through pain. It’s about choosing smart, gentle movements ...

• You feel most lower-body exercises, like squats and lunges, in your quads or lower back instead of in your glutes. • You struggle to maintain balance during single-leg movements.

“A weak lower back doesn’t automatically mean you’ll feel pain, but it does mean you’ll have less capacity to move, stabilise and perform. And when life throws unpredictable stress your ...

When my hamstrings are tight, I get pain and stiffness in the lower back, especially in the morning. That’s why every morning I do hamstring stretches to ease the tightness.

Lower back pain can vary in degree of pain, including impacting day-to-day life for some. Our health expert provides some simple movements to improve mobility and strength.

A strong core means a stronger lower back. But that doesn’t mean you don’t target your lower back specifically during workouts. And top among exercises for this region is the lower back extension.