The back is involved in nearly every movement the body makes. Whether sitting, standing, moving, reclining or resting, the back supports a complex system of bones, nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments. A simple twist in the wrong direction or remaining in the same position for too long can cause a variety of back problems. For a back injury, a visit to your physician is necessary. But if your back is just sore or tense, a few simple stretches using a curved board can provide quick relief.
The spinal discs fill up while you’re lying down at night so that they’re at their fullest in the morning. You’re actually a little taller in the morning when the discs are filled up tightly. Morning exercises...
The term “secretary butt” refers to a round, flat and shapeless bottom. The theory behind the term is that sitting all day, as secretaries do, flattens your bottom, giving it an unsightly appearance. Although the te...
When performing prone extension exercises, you lie face down on the floor and lift your chest and legs off the floor. This action builds strength in the shoulders, back, buttocks and hamstrings. For children, this movement requ...
They run parallel to your spine and attach to your vertebrae. These muscles work with the obliques on the sides of your abdominals to hold your spine upright. Tight paraspinal muscles can cause back pain, and you might develop ...
Exercise can aggravate existing conditions and bring on symptoms such as fatigue and numb toes. Aerobic exercises cause your heart rate to speed up and may lead to muscle fatigue, but numb toes are not a normal result of exerci...
Weightlifting for teenagers has no more inherent risk than other teens' athletic activities. Weight training exercises like the deadlift can be particularly effective for the development of functional, total body strength due t...
Adhesions often develop in the abdomen or groin area. Fitness entrepreneur Denise Austin, in her book "Pilates for Every Body," says Pilates can help prevent adhesions in some people. Consult your physician before you...