Upavistha Konasana (also known as Seated Angle Pose or Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend) is one of the most dramatic and ...

Properly stretching hamstrings can reduce your risk of injury, decrease back pain issues and improve your posture. — Starting Position. Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight.

Keep your hands on the floor, on blocks or on your thigh. Hold for 30 to 45 seconds per side. Beginner modification: Keep a ...

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 ...

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 ...

You wake up with a stiff neck, your lower back aches by noon, and your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — most of your body pain isn’t ...

Reclining Big Toe Pose can be a warm-up leg stretch or a cool-down pose—either way, it will stretch your hamstrings.

That feeling of stiffness when you first wake up isn’t just in your imagination. After hours of limited movement during sleep, your body needs gentle reawakening to perform at its best. Morning ...