This classic gym movement is one of the most effective ways to build a strong, healthy back while protecting your shoulders and improving everyday posture.

When it comes to nagging lower-back pain, stretching is a great start, but you need more than flexibility to have a healthy back. Warning: Back pain can indicate a serious problem that requires a ...

Rib cage stiffness goes largely unnoticed because it develops gradually. With easy daily exercises, you can restore healthy motion and relieve or prevent back pain.

No one is immune to a little back pain now and again, so luckily, there's the aptly-named Superman exercise. It's a simple, accessible move that improves spine flexion, eases stiffness, and improves ...

An effective back exercise program should include four components — aerobic conditioning, flexibility and strength training and neuromuscular coordination exercises. As back care is what chiropractic ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to almost ...

Denise Austin and her daughter and fellow fitness instructor, Katie Austin, share moves to improve back and core strength. “Your spine is your lifeline,” she says. She recommends doing at least three ...

Regular exercise in older age can build stronger bones and muscles, lower fall risk, and help prevent or manage over 30 chronic conditions. A well-rounded routine includes cardiovascular exercise for ...