It’s that time of year - when people set goals and take action to improve their health, get back in shape, and ramp up exercise routines. But what happens when your body isn’t ready for what your mind ...
People with sciatica need to avoid exercises that cause pain. However, it is still important to stay active wherever possible. This may mean avoiding certain movements and focusing on others. For ...
You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...
Glute bridges target the hamstrings and glutes. If you're walking, standing up from the couch or bending down to pick something up, you are using your hamstrings. The muscles, which run down the back ...
A lot of back and leg pain can be traced to your hips, which are critical to almost every move you make. These mobility and ...
Let’s talk legs: They contain some of the most powerful muscles in the body (including those large muscles in your caboose called the glutes) and keeping them strong and limber is crucial for helping ...
As blood flow increases to your body during exercise, your muscles enlarge to accommodate it. Although this helps power you through the task at hand, those swollen muscles can impinge on nerves and ...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common cause of knee pain. It happens when the area at the front of the knee, behind the kneecap, becomes overloaded. Share on Pinterest FreshSplash/Getty ...
Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...