Gluing yourself to a chair or couch for prolonged periods can tighten the hip flexors (the muscles at the front of your hip that help lift your leg) while simultaneously weakening the glutes, Pavao ...

IS OUR FOOTWEAR, BUT THAT SWITCH CAN REVEAL PROBLEMS CREATED OVER TIME BY A LACK OF SUPPORT. DOCTOR VAN DEN PATEL ORTHOPEDIC, FOOT AND ANKLE SURGEON AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, SAYS SOME PATIENTS DEVELOP ...

In a recent study, participants who walked five times a week were 28 percent less likely to have a recurrence of their lower back pain. A team of researchers in Australia recently found that regular ...

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is a common but often overlooked source of discomfort in the lower back and hips. The SI joints, located where the spine meets the pelvis, play a crucial role in connecting ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Do you deal with back pain? The National Institutes of Health reported that up to 80% of Americans experience back pain at some point. It turns out that everyday experiences and ...

Everyday experiences and common activities can contribute to back injuries. Here is what to look out for. Emmanuel Macron Reacts To Trump's Hot Mic Comment On Vladimir Putin China Challenges US ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh. His primary care physician ...

It’s quite disc-ouraging, really. Most Americans will experience back pain at some point — and many times it’s not a result of injury or illness. Seemingly simple, everyday tasks can cause or ...

If you spend enough time sitting at your desk or slouching on the couch, your back will inevitably pay the price, regardless of your age or fitness level. But for some people prolonged rest can ...