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When you sit incorrectly, you are likely to settle into the C position (slouching, slumped, flexed) with the accompanying stress to the parts of your back. (C-Position) For many of us, the sitting ...

Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

Experts share the exact muscles you should work and exercises you should do to reduce (and prevent) common back pain and ...

Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back’s been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what’s causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% ...

Korin Miller is a writer specializing in general wellness and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Women’s Health, SELF, Forbes, Prevention, and more. She has a master’s degree from American ...

Your first episode of back pain can come at you fast. One minute you’re sitting crisscross on the ground and yapping for hours or flinging a duffel over a shoulder no problem, and the next, you’re on ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...