Background: The quantitative assessment of individual muscle and fascial stiffness in patients with low back pain remains a challenge. This study aimed to compare the stiffness of the thoracolumbar ...

You know you’re supposed to stretch. But it’s likely the first thing you skip on your training to-do list. And it’s not just your flexibility that suffers. This activity is vital to recovery ...

This is an easily palpable reference point located at the midline, at a level just below the line drawn between the posterior iliac crests. The posterior layer of the thoracolumbar fascia makes a ...

What exactly is a stretch mark? Stretch marks fade with time; however, treatment may make them less noticeable more quickly. A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or ...

A pulled abdominal muscle is an overuse injury that often happens in sports or when lifting something heavy. The muscle is stretched too far, causing tiny, microscopic tears. It's also known as an ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis self-care strategies including regular exercise, posture changes, and adopting healthy habits can help relieve back pain caused by narrowing spaces in the spinal canal. Lumbar ...

Stretch theory involves implementing various techniques that will reduce the price on things you want to purchase. Younger generations are particularly good at scoring deals and maximizing rewards.

Feeling stiff when you wake up? Aches and pains slowing you down? It might be time to add some simple stretches to your daily routine. Flexibility is key to our overall health, helping us stay mobile ...

All you need is a sturdy chair for this energizing stretching session in your home, guided by fitness expert Kathy Smith. All you need is a sturdy chair for this energizing stretching session in your ...