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Your back may not be the first area that comes to mind when strength training to tone your muscles. But it quickly becomes top of mind when pain creeps up. Unfortunately, both lower back pain and ...

What Is the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle? The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle covering your back. You may know it as your lats muscles. They're connected to many parts of your body, originating from ...

Depending on the style of yoga, the focus can be on strength, endurance, balance, breathing, or flexibility. For the latter, I discovered my love for Yin Yoga some time ago: In this practice, you ...

No gym? No problem. Bodyweight exercises are an excellent way to train your back muscles when your access to weights is limited or you’re looking for a way to change up your workouts. Using your body ...

Flexing your muscles isn’t just about looking good; it can also boost your mental and physical health by treating headaches, high blood pressure, digestive problems, and more. Here’s what you need to ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. A muscle strain, or a pulled muscle, is among the most common injuries affecting people of all ages, particularly those engaging in ...