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Underpinning many aspects of day-to-day life, such as your ability to move well and stay injury free, flexibility is an important component of overall fitness. It's defined as your capacity to move a ...

When we think of the word flexible, we may think about yogis twisting themselves into a pretzel knot or that one friend who can drop into a split at a moment’s notice, thanks to past gymnastics ...

Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

When rest or anti-inflammatory medication isn’t doing the trick to alleviate soreness in your lower back, it may be time to switch tactics. Stretches for lower back pain can help you relax, loosen up ...

Unless you practice yoga regularly, it can be easy to neglect stretching as a part of your regular workout routine. Sure, you know you should take at least a few minutes to do it daily — or at the ...

If your fitness routine includes a mix of cardio and strength training, you may assume you have your bases covered. You don’t. There’s a third area that most people, men in particular, tend to ignore: ...

There’s a reason ballet dancers are endlessly flexible and look beautiful while doing it. Ballet stretches aren’t just for professional dancers. Whether you’re a seasoned ballerina or simply looking ...

Just about everyone could benefit from adding more upper back stretches to their routine. While upper back pain isn't as common as lower back pain, factors like stress, poor posture, and muscle strain ...

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A variety of factors, including injury, inflammation, and activity, can cause back pain in older adults. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help older adults prevent or manage their back pain.