A strong core, or powerhouse, is the foundation of whole body health. It affects your stability, balance, and posture, facilitating everyday activities like bending down, twisting to grab something, ...

Lumbar radiculopathy, or sciatic neuritis, is a condition that usually results from a pinched nerve or a herniated disc, though other causes are possible. Typical symptoms are weakness, pain, numbness ...

Hyperlordosis, also known as a “hollowback” or “swayback,” is an excessive curvature of the lower spine. This part of your spine is known as the lumbar region. There should be a slight curve there, ...

Seeing that nice six-pack in your reflection is the rewarding result of all your hard work. The visibility of my abs has varied over the years depending on how I decided to eat and exercise around ...

Pilates has exploded in popularity over the past few years. With studios popping up everywhere and countless online classes to choose from, it’s easy to assume Pilates offers an endless range of ...

You may think the recipe for developing stronger abs is a ton of crunches, but the truth is, crunches aren't the best exercise to do if you want to improve your core strength. Over time, exercises ...

PRISON IF HE’S CONVICTED. LOWER BACK PAIN AFFECTS A LOT OF ADULTS, BUT SIMPLE MOVES AT HOME CAN HELP. KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ASH SPOKE WITH DARLENE MELENDEZ ABOUT SOME OF THE EXERCISES THAT ...

Both Dr. Hasson and Dr. Fata-Chan offer lunges as an example of a classic stretch that targets the hip flexors directly.

Stretching and breathing go hand in hand. In fact, instead of timing each stretch, hold it for 2-3 breath cycles. Since breathing is the first and last thing we do on this Earth, it makes sense to be ...

When it comes to feeling stiff and immobile, tight hip flexors are the second most common complaint I hear — right after tight hamstrings. Tight hip flexors are annoying, achy, and they often ...

When your hips are always tight, it can interfere with your ability to enjoy walking, running, golfing, and just exercise in general. Tight hips are not only annoying and achy, but they often ...