To relieve lower back pain, focus on core-strengthening exercises that will improve posture and support the spine.

As you get older, keeping your core strong is more important than ever. “The core is the platform on which the rest of your body moves,” said Daniel Schneider, a physical therapist with Banner Health.

Back pain is a common concern for adults over 50, often resulting from weakened core muscles, reduced flexibility, poor ...

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It’s easy to assume that, as we get older, our physical capabilities decline. And maybe there’s nothing we can do about it. While our bodies certainly age — I hate to admit it, but my back pain has ...

If you’ve experienced lower back pain before, you’re far from alone. According to research, up to 80 percent of adults in the United States will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime.

Chances are, as you’re reading this, you’re hunched over your phone or slouched at your desk. And it hurts. You’re in desperate need of some exercises for low back pain. Your lower back is one of the ...

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Back pain is common and complicated. But altering your workout to build control and stability can help prevent it. Credit...Cole Barash for The New York Times Supported by By Rachel Fairbank The past ...

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Several exercise machines may exacerbate lower back pain if a person does not use proper form, or if they have pre-existing back conditions. A person can discuss alternatives with a physical therapist ...