The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without ...

The four main muscles of the deep core—transverse abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor and the diaphragm—work together to keep ...

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

Strengthening your back helps align your spine and reduce slouching. Try these eight exercises for a stronger back.

This short lower back friendly HIIT class will help you strengthen and mobilize your back and posterior chain at the same time. The lower back is like the Grand Central Station of your body. It takes ...

A few years ago, when several workers at a local plant reported lower back pain, one of the bosses requested I look at the situation to determine the problem and how to improve things. After studying ...

Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

Building core muscle strength can also help, Dr. Botros says. “It's important to also recognize where there's unequal ...

I asked fitness expert Dr. Femi Betiku to share more about the problems with a weak core for runners. A weak core means a ...

Cupping therapy eases low back pain by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and releasing muscle tension. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the life force energy that flows through the ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Good mornings are an exercise aptly named. The move is called ...