As you get older, keeping your core strong is more important than ever. “The core is the platform on which the rest of your body moves,” said Daniel Schneider, a physical therapist with Banner Health.

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The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in your body. It's actually a bundle of five nerves that start in your lower back and run through your buttocks and down each leg. Inflammation of ...

Chances are, as you’re reading this, you’re hunched over your phone or slouched at your desk. And it hurts. You’re in desperate need of some exercises for low back pain. Your lower back is one of the ...

Back pain commonly affects adults over 50, often stemming from weakened core muscles and poor posture. A simple yet powerful exercise, the glute bridge, offers significant relief. By strengthening ...

Lumbar stabilization exercises can benefit almost everyone, but there are a few important things to know before you try these exercises at home. Share on Pinterest Jovo Jovanovic/Stocksy Maybe you ...

Stand straight, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. Keeping your elbows totally straight and maintaining tension throughout your arm, squeeze your raise your shoulders towards your ears. At ...

Back pain is common and complicated. But altering your workout to build control and stability can help prevent it. Credit...Cole Barash for The New York Times Supported by By Rachel Fairbank The past ...

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Balance changes, muscle loss, and vision decline that may come with age can raise the chance of falls and injury. However, regular balance, strength, and aerobic exercise can help lower this risk.