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Stretches for Managing Scoliosis
Scoliosis, an unpleasant condition in which the spine is curved, affects approximately one in 100 people. If you have scoliosis, you may have had spinal fusion to join disconnected vertebrae. [...]
Chest and Back Exercises for Sports Performance and Injury Prevention
Building the chest and back is essential for performing better in almost every sport. The chest muscles are involved in pushing movements in sports such as football (blocking), wrestling (pushing [...]
3 Ways to Improve Your Back Mobility
Try to lift your arms straight over your head without bending your elbows. Do you feel tension in your back? If so, you may have t-spine mobility issues that can [...]
Why Is Poor Posture So Bad?
We’ve all heard that poor posture is bad for us, but few of us have taken it seriously. But good posture isn't just for girls in finishing school balancing books [...]
How Bad Posture Affects Health and Performance
Does your job or your lifestyle cause you to sit for long periods of time? Do you have neck or low back pain? If so, chances are a contributing cause [...]
3 Exercises to Alleviate Low-Back Pain
If you are dealing with low-back pain, it's time to take action. Whether the pain is only moderately bothersome or completely debilitating, it's time to do something about it, or [...]
How to Fix Forward Head Posture
I'm sure you've had someone try to fix your posture. But did they tell you that bad posture—specifically a forward head tilt—can actually hurt your athletic performance. Although posture seems [...]
Ask the Experts: Why Do Back Exercises Work My Biceps More Than My Back?
Q: Back exercises seem to work my biceps more than my back. How can I fix this? A: If you feel a burn in your biceps during a back exercise, [...]
Decrease Back Pain With Inversion Therapy
Ever have back pain that you simply can't cure? Inversion therapy may offer relief. Inversion therapy is a form of treatment that involves hanging upside-down to reduce spinal stress and [...]
How to Pair Exercises for a Chest and Back Workout
If you want to build your upper body, you are probably already doing a workout that targets your chest and back. However, performing enough exercises to properly target these two [...]