Whether you like it or not, stretching is part of the body’s necessary maintenance routine. It alleviates stress, keeps our muscles and surrounding tissues healthy, prevents avoidable injuries, and ...

1 Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nihon Fukushi University, Handa, Aichi, Japan 2 Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kobe International University, ...

Long hours of sitting, poor posture, tight muscles, or even stress can make the back feel stiff, heavy, or sore. Back pain has become one of those everyday problems almost everyone deals with at some ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Hip immobility is a common issue in this day and age, often worsening with age—or working sedentary jobs—if not corrected. Joseph R. Hribick, a clinical assistant professor of physical therapy at ...

If you're experiencing pain in your lower body, you may need to spend more time doing glute stretches. Experts love these four stretches to alleviate tightness and tension. You may spend a lot of time ...