Most forward-bending yoga poses involve bringing your chest toward your legs. Krounchasana (Heron Pose) is the opposite.

Unfortunately, pain and injury can be a few downsides of an active lifestyle. A combination of genetics and incomplete cool-downs have led me to some pretty severe back issues over the years, and I ...

Physical therapists share their favorite ways to loosen up your hip flexors.

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, ...

Considered an intense hamstring stretch, Wide-Legged Seated Forward Fold can help you release tension in your body and mind.

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

Lower back pain is one of the most ubiquitous health complaints in the world. In fact, the World Health Organization says that low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide—but ...