While at the Perform Better Functional Training Summit, I learned from leading spine researcher, Stuart McGill, an exercise that can certainly damage your spine. The Leg Press exerts enormous ...
Back pain can really be troublesome, especially lower back pain. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that low back pain affected 619 million people globally in 2020. It is also estimated that ...
The humble crunch has dominated core training routines for decades, appearing in everything from military fitness tests to celebrity workout videos. This seemingly simple exercise promises a path to ...
Here are seven highly effective exercises that may help increase your height or help you appear noticeably taller.
How well we age is ultimately about how well we feel. It’s about not being in pain, being able to move and get around, and do the things we want to do with energy and ease. How do you feel like you’re ...
Many people hit the gym with good intentions. They want stronger abs, a better posture, and a fitter body. But here’s the thing: in the rush to “train harder,” a lot of people end up pushing their ...
Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, with pinched nerves ranking among the most uncomfortable and disruptive causes. This specific type of discomfort occurs when surrounding tissues—like ...
Working from home comes with its perks, sure, but there are also some drawbacks. A less-than-optimal workstation setup may be one of them — hello, bed or couch — and this could be the culprit behind ...
Gentle exercises, stretches, and activities can all help relieve the pain of a herniated disk. Neck, back, and hamstring stretches may improve flexibility and prevent a herniated disk from recurring.
Back decompression aims to relieve back pain by taking pressure off compressed spinal discs. There are surgical and nonsurgical methods of back decompression. Nonsurgical therapy includes spinal ...