Manual therapy — joint mobilization and soft-tissue techniques—adds critical short-term benefits. Studies demonstrate that ...

A trainer shares the exercise that can best treat lower back pain. Discover exactly how to do it and why it works.

Hunched over a desk all day? Science shows that weak iliopsoas muscles are the hidden culprit behind chronic back pain, but ...

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

What Is the Psoas Muscle? The psoas (pronounced so-ezz) muscles are two large muscles in your lower back. You have one on either side of your spine. They're the main muscular connection between your ...

Water-based exercise not only improved muscle strength in people with chronic low back pain, but it also improved quality of life, according to a new study. Aquatic therapy could be a viable ...

Post-exercise stiffness is a part of any fitness regimen, but many treatments don’t address the underlying cause. Here’s what actually works. By Amanda Loudin Maybe it was an intense spin class that ...

Looking to build a home gym? Orthopedic physical therapist Karena Wu joins TODAY with the essentials for exercise and ...

Several exercise machines may exacerbate lower back pain if a person does not use proper form, or if they have pre-existing back conditions. A person can discuss alternatives with a physical therapist ...

Strengthen more than just your core muscles with the humble-yet-mighty plank.

6. To slow the aging process. Muscle mass, bone density, balance and mobility naturally decline with age, but exercise ...

Bed exercises for seniors, trainer Michael Betts shares 5 moves to rebuild lower-body strength after 60, no gym needed.