Imagine trying to break the unhealthy cycle of a sedentary lifestyle by getting active, only to encounter the first obstacle: lower back pain. Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints ...

October is National Physical Therapy Month, when the American Physical Therapy Association recognizes tens of thousands of physical therapists as dedicated health care providers, and physical ...

In a previous post, I wrote about the mental health benefits of exercise. Research indicates that regular exercise can enhance your sense of self-worth, self-confidence, sleep quality, and overall ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you’ve never experienced low back pain, just wait. Up to 80 ...

Tight, achy shins can mess with your exercise routine…and whatever else is on your agenda, like strolling with your pup or climbing stairs. But with a seated shin stretch, you can deliver sweet relief ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Stretching relieves stiffness and supports mobility, ...

Traditional stretching has its limits. Here’s how using a light dumbbell can help you move better. Traditional stretching has its limits. Here’s how using a light dumbbell can help you move better.

August 15, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google I like the Ready State channel because it comes from a real-life physical therapist whose goal is to help ...

We tend to think of stretching as something you do before a workout—or maybe something you should do, but don’t. Yet stretching can be one of the most effective tools for preserving and improving ...

Keep your knees pain-free and performance-ready. As we age, our knees are often one of the first joints to start acting up. Whether you’re climbing stairs or sitting down on the couch, that familiar ...

This 20-minute yoga flow is designed to help address anterior pelvic tilt, a common posture issue often caused by prolonged sitting and muscular imbalances. Through hip flexor stretches, glute & core ...