These six simple stretches target the muscles that take the biggest hit from sitting: your hip flexors, hamstrings, lower ...

Good habits can protect your back, too, said Dr. Patricia Zheng, an associate professor in the orthopedic surgery department ...

To do the spine twist stretch: Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Keeping your torso pressed into the floor, bring one knee up towards your chest ...

Plus, sphinx is a “nice introductory pose” to lumbar extension because it only moves you through part of your range of motion ...

Cat/cow is a gentle pose that stretches the front, back and neck muscles and strengthens the core muscles. It's a great way ...

Here’s how to do it: Start on your hands and knees on the floor. Facing down, with your head relaxed, stretch your back upward toward the ceiling. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds.

You can repeat this exercise ten times, twice a day, to continue building up your lower back muscles. 2. Sitting Rotation Stretch The sitting rotation stretch can help improve your flexibility ...

Stretching tight-feeling shoulders might provide ... Stop immediately if you experience pain. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Hold a foam yoga block or rolled towel ...

This unique move releases tension in your mid and upper back, lats, and shoulders within minutes. Here's how to do it. "The thread the needle stretch is a go-to move for unlocking the upper back ...

“The figure four stretch is excellent for releasing tension in the hips and glutes, as well as improving hip mobility and reducing sciatica symptoms,” says Rachelle. Lie on your back with your ...