If you have back or joint pain, there are probably some times when all you want to do is lie in bed all day. It’s tempting, but it might make the problem worse. Doctors used to prescribe bed rest for ...

These simple exercises could help ease your lower back pain. Back pain is a common ailment that strikes many of us, regardless of our jobs. From the discomfort of office chairs to the strain of ...

Scientists have uncovered a simple and accessible intervention for lower back pain which they hope will support the more than 600 million people around the world who suffer with this condition.

A strong back isn’t just about looks—it’s the key to better alignment, fewer injuries, and smoother movement in everyday life ...

The condition is hard to treat. But moving can help, if you do it right. Ask Well The condition is hard to treat. But moving can help, if you do it right. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times ...

About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes, according to the National Institue of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The double-edged sword? It's usually ...

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 ...

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 ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...

Adults younger than age 45 with chronic, nonspecific lower back pain saw significant pain relief with a structured run-walk program in a randomized trial. At the end of 12 weeks, participants in the ...

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