While any walking is good for you, loaded walking increases the difficulty of the activity, Linkul says, meaning you'll burn ...

MOST of us don’t give our joints much thought – but our bodies have around 350 of them, and they’re pretty important. From the tiny ones in our toes to our shoulders, hips and knees, our ...

DeRosa recommended some equipment that, in conjunction with proper exercises, can help assuage pain from sciatica. Before ...

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves ...

A back spasm happens when the muscles in your back contract involuntarily, causing pain, stiffness, and tightness. They can happen as a result of straining certain muscle groups, muscle weakness or ...

Strengthening and stretching exercises for the lower back can help stabilize the lower spine and support the upper body. Examples include the plank and knee-to-chest stretches. Stretching the back ...

Painkillers, exercise or cayenne pepper plasters – as a report finds many back treatments offer little relief, which are the ...

Not all chronic pain is the same. Learn how to identify the type you have—and discover which treatments, including ...

Older women who stayed on a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet, walked and did resistance training for three years improved their bone density, especially in their lower backs, a new study found.