These static and dynamic upper-body stretches target the shoulders, hands, arms, chest and back to reduce pain and improve ...

When rest or anti-inflammatory medication isn’t doing the trick to alleviate soreness in your lower back, it may be time to switch tactics. Stretches for lower back pain can help you relax, loosen up ...

Unfortunately, pain and injury can be a few downsides of an active lifestyle. A combination of genetics and incomplete cool-downs have led me to some pretty severe back issues over the years, and I ...

Most forward-bending yoga poses involve bringing your chest toward your legs. Krounchasana (Heron Pose) is the opposite.

Lower back pain is one of the most ubiquitous health complaints in the world. In fact, the World Health Organization says that low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide—but ...

A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.

If you’re someone who stretches your lower back regularly - yet still deals with nagging tightness or stiffness - you’re not alone. I see this all the time. People are committed, they’re consistent, ...

The seated pike stretch also benefits your lower back by promoting flexibility and reducing stiffness. A flexible lower back ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! We all know the importance of stretching. I encourage all of ...

A 15-second stretch could trigger your body’s ‘rest and digest’ reflex and create a feeling of calm, a new study suggests. Shoulder and back stretches may temporarily lower blood pressure and help the ...