Stretching exercises can support your lower back and prevent pain by improving posture, reducing muscle tension, and ...

Benefits: This stretch is great for engaging your posterior chain muscles (the muscles on the back of your body), as well as the core and shoulder muscles. “Another great one for improving your spinal ...

Healthy hip flexor muscles are essential for runners—not only do you need them strong, but mobile too. Just think about your stride: When you push off the ground, your hip flexor muscles drive you ...

Stretches like the knee to chest stretch and trunk rotation can help relieve SI joint pain. A physical therapist can also provide targeted exercises to strengthen the surrounding muscles. Share on ...

Why should we stretch at all? According to personal trainer Desiree Lethaus, stretching has a range of benefits for the body, including better posture, improved flexibility, and better mobility.