The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without stressing the lumbar discs. 'The McGill Curl-Up teaches the core to brace without ...

Strong back muscles can help reduce pain, increase mobility, and improve posture. These at-home exercises can help you start ...

When considering what yoga postures to do to help relieve your lower back pain, my advice is to also target the hips and sides of the body, where possible, to find a deeper release than say, a forward ...

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

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 ...

Walking might be one of the best ways to help back pain. It can strengthen the muscles in your back, reducing the pain of a flare-up and preventing future episodes. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

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 ...

Which back machines are best? There are many exercise machines designed to work the neck, arms and upper back, but there is one piece of equipment that focuses on your lower core muscles — a back ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...

Back pain isn’t just an occasional annoyance – it’s extremely common in Australia. According to the Australian Institute of ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...