Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to almost ...

If you’ve experienced the unbearable ache of lower back pain, you’re not alone. Around one in six adults experience it, according to Arthritis Research UK. Exercise has been shown to be highly ...

Several exercise machines may exacerbate lower back pain if a person does not use proper form, or if they have pre-existing back conditions. A person can discuss alternatives with a physical therapist ...

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...

Certain exercises, such as stretches and rotations, can help heal herniated discs by pushing the disc away from the nerve root. Herniated discs (also called bulging discs or slipped discs) can be ...