If your upper back perpetually feels tight and achy, add this move to your stretching routine. It’s excellent for targeting pain or stiffness in the middle- and upper-back regions. Beyond feeling ...

Best stretch for back pain after 40! #shorts back & shoulder pain relief is finally here! This 60-second tutorial shows you ...

If your typical gym session warm-up begins and ends with a casual five-minute jog on the treadmill, you may be short-changing the impact of your workout. To enhance your performance and prepare your ...

For guided stretching routines from Stephanie Mansour — plus walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Whether you sit all day or a tough workout has left you stiff ...

Our core is an area we are constantly working — whether it's during a workout, maintaining our balance when walking or stabilizing us during daily movement. Despite how much we use the core, ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

First thing in the morning, nothing hits like a big stretch. But what is it about rolling your shoulders and flexing your upper back that brings stress relief? We finally have an explanation, thanks ...

A 15-second stretch could trigger your body’s ‘rest and digest’ reflex and create a feeling of calm, a new study suggests. Shoulder and back stretches may temporarily lower blood pressure and help the ...

If you're in need of ways to reduce stiffness, introduce calm and move better, look no further than static stretches. After a vigorous workout or in the evening when your muscles have warmed up during ...

Even if you spend the entire night sleeping on your back, (the most doctor-approved sleeping position), you probably wake up feeling a little creaky and stiff. Any prolonged time you spend being ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...