Globally, 1.6 billion people suffer from back pain each year. Sedentary lifestyles, stress and poor posture can all trigger back pain, along with other bodily ailments. The good news? Pilates can be ...

Back and biceps are two major muscle groups that are used all the time in our daily routine, all while supporting our spine. "All movement derives from your spine, and if your back muscles are weak, ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

In a recent study, participants who walked five times a week were 28 percent less likely to have a recurrence of their lower back pain. A team of researchers in Australia recently found that regular ...

While lower back exercises are far less glamorous than ab exercises, they are equally as essential. Weakness in the lower back is one of the leading causes of chronic back pain in adults, but if ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer reveals her favorite exercise for a more defined waistline and strong core ...

Despite what you see on social media or read online, you don't need heavy weights or complicated gym machines to protect and strengthen your lower back. Instead, performing consistent, grounded ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Chronic constipation may cause ...

A comprehensive analysis of 217 trials involving over 15,000 participants revealed that aerobic exercises like walking, cycling, and swimming are most effective for managing knee osteoarthritis. These ...

I tried Solidcore—a high-intensity workout class on a Pilates-inspired reformer—for the first time in 2023. I spent all 50 minutes cursing under my breath, convinced that my muscles were ripping apart ...

I'm a certified sleep science coach who has tested over 50 mattresses. If your pain is most intense when you wake up in the morning, it can be an indicator of poor or unaccommodating bedding. But even ...