Manual therapy — joint mobilization and soft-tissue techniques—adds critical short-term benefits. Studies demonstrate that ...
A trainer shares the exercise that can best treat lower back pain. Discover exactly how to do it and why it works.
Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting 619 million people in 2020, according to a 2013 Lancet Rheumatology study. ​Fortunately, recovery after strenuous activity is ...
A morning exercise routine that relieves tension and restores alignment prepares your body for full weight-bearing movement so you can tackle daily demands.
Proper setup is of the utmost importance. Assume a 10 to 20 degree lean back, but avoid an excessive arch in the spine. Brace your core as if you were about to get punched, and keep your arms close to ...
Cue: the seated salsa stretch (more on this below), which Dr McCarthy, a former NHS consultant physiotherapist who researches musculoskeletal interventions, says can be transformative for back pain.