If you've been waking up stiff, struggling with achy joints or feeling like your body just doesn't move the way it used to, you're not alone. But here's the feel-good news: A new study reveals that ...

Stretching before and after exercise can help improve your performance, reduce muscle soreness, and prevent injury with the right timing and technique.

Natalia Perez-Segnini is a NASM-certified personal trainer, a yoga instructor, a breathwork practitioner and a trauma-informed specialist. As a head coach at Tone House—a premier athletic-based ...

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap ...

Shoveling snow is an awkward action that many of us perform only a handful of times a year, if at all. We’re low on practice, yet always determined to get it done as quickly as possible (a bad ...

There are so many benefits that come from stretching before bed. It is a great way to unwind, reduce tension and improve flexibility, but it can also improve your sleep quality. If you’re ready to ...

Just about everyone could benefit from adding more upper back stretches to their routine. While upper back pain isn't as common as lower back pain, factors like stress, poor posture, and muscle strain ...

Olympic athletes and everyday adults have surprisingly similar physical issues. That's why an Olympic physical therapist ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Shoulder mobility is ...

Lower back pain is one of the most ubiquitous health complaints in the world. In fact, the World Health Organization says that low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide—but ...

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. In a person with scoliosis, the spine curves to one side. The rib cage may also twist to the same side. Scoliosis impacts an estimated ...