Lifting, bending, and squatting are linked to an increased risk for low back pain flares, but none of the activities are ...

Injuries often sneak up when you least expect them — a sprained ankle from a misstep, a strained muscle from lifting ...

Back pain is wrapped in persistent myths, but many are far from the truth. From misconceptions about heavy lifting and bed rest to confusion over posture, exercise, and surgery, Dr. Meghan Murphy ...

More time spent on activities such as lifting, pushing or pulling, bending, twisting, and crawling was linked to a higher ...

From weekend warrior activities to desk jobs and helping friends move, back injuries affect more than 25% of adults, and men tend to be disproportionately included among those suffering from back ...

There are countless benefits of lifting weights, from building better bone and muscle strength to improving cardiovascular health. But a common downside to training is muscle aches and pains. And ...

He says that back pain is likely due to something deeper within your spine, but that you're feeling the residual effects in your muscles. "A lot of time you will be feeling that pain in your muscles ...

We go to the gym to feel better. To strengthen our muscles. To prevent injuries. Or simply to do something healthy as part of ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains how New Year’s fitness goals backfire, and how to protect ...

Both misunderstood and mismanaged, low back pain is a huge source of suffering for many people worldwide. Here's the up-to-date knowledge on the condition and some advice on the steps people can take ...

January motivation is high. Injury rates are too. Here’s why doing too much, too soon can put shoulders, knees and backs at ...

Even more research has just confirmed that squat lifting (knees bent and back straight) techniques are no safer than stoop lifting (knees straight and back bent) techniques when picking up heavy ...