If you're learning the handstand for calisthenics, you may have seen a lot of people doing the handstand with an arched back. I used to arch all the time, too. If the arching is not intentional, it ...

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 ...

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Exercise can help improve flexibility and strengthen muscles ...

A healthy spine has a gentle arch or curve. Arching your back excessively can tighten the muscles and lead to discomfort. However, arching the spine for brief periods should not cause health problems.

If you're one of those who spend a chunk of their day on their desk at work, this one's for you. Whether it's spending much of the day at a desk, commuting through traffic, or even just curled up on a ...

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Fan edits, screenshots, and scene compilations of Heated Rivalry have taken over the internet, but now fans are showing their love for the show in a whole new way: by switching up their workout ...

A bulging disc in your lower back is most often caused by naturally occurring changes as you age. Most bulging discs don’t cause symptoms, but they may progress to become herniated discs. Lower back ...