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 ...

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

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 ...

There’s no easy way to put it: Lower back pain just plain sucks. Whether it’s dull and achy, sharp and shooting, or tight and stiff, discomfort on your backside is no picnic. But the good news is ...

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 ...

A lot of back and leg pain can be traced to your hips, which are critical to almost every move you make. These mobility and strengthening exercises target your glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors and hip ...

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 ...

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.

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