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.

Hip flexors connect the upper thigh to the lower spine and pelvis, playing a crucial role in walking, running, and maintaining proper posture. Modern lifestyles involving prolonged sitting create ...

You know those mornings when your body feels like it’s auditioning for the role of the Tin Man? I’ve had my fair share, especially when I head out for a walk and realize my hips and hamstrings didn’t ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Exercise is one of the best ways to relieve hip pain.Certain ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Most people will experience ...

Anyone who sits for long periods of time — whether you work a desk job or spend a lot of time in the car — knows the discomfort that can creep up in the lower body after hours of inactivity. Tight or ...

If you already have a regular stretching practice, you may want to learn more about different types of stretching, the benefits of each, and sample stretches. Passive stretching is a type of ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...

P90X Stretch X, the stretch routine included in the popular at-home fitness program, may provide much-needed relief after completing the brand’s intense cardio and strength training workouts. It’s ...

Certain exercises can help individuals with spinal stenosis improve their strength and maintain mobility. Examples include knee hugs, pelvic tilts, hip bridges, calf stretches, and more. Spinal ...

Cooldown exercises and stretches can be performed seated, standing, or lying down using only your body weight. A cooldown after exercising is a brief period in which you lower the intensity of ...