Move with ease and stay pain-free as you age with these physical therapist–approved stretches for your 50s, 60s, 70s, and ...

These expert-backed stretches will loosen tight hamstrings and protect your lower back. “The reason to stretch your hamstrings is to keep your hips and lower back moving freely,” explains James Brady, ...

Walking is a great way to stay active and healthy, especially for women who want to boost their exercise without the risk of high-impact movements, such as running or jumping. However, without proper ...

Stretching regularly is crucial for your overall health. However, if you’re a person who actively exercises, dynamic stretching can be a game-changer. Activating muscles and improving your range of ...

When you’re suffering from lower back pain, you might feel as if your entire pelvic area is immovable. This stretch can help ...

Research backs this up: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2024 in Sports Medicine says that acute static stretching (defined as about four minutes per session) has a moderate positive ...

Whatever your fitness regimen, one thing you probably don't want to be skipping is quad stretches. Perhaps you sit all day (just us?), or, at the other end of the spectrum, you're used to exerting ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’ve been dealing with hip pain or tight hips, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that can be caused by commonplace things, ...

If your fitness routine includes a mix of cardio and strength training, you may assume you have your bases covered. You don’t. There’s a third area that most people, men in particular, tend to ignore: ...

Flexibility training is among the most effective methods for preventing injury later in life. Tight back and hip muscles cause all sorts of imbalances that can lead to chronic pain, biomechanical ...

Muscle spasticity, a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), can make everyday movements feel stiff, tight, and painful. Stretching is one way to help reduce some of that discomfort, improve ...