Unfortunately, pain and injury can be a few downsides of an active lifestyle. A combination of genetics and incomplete cool-downs have led me to some pretty severe back issues over the years, and I ...

We all know the importance of stretching. I encourage all of my clients to stretch before and after their workouts to help prevent muscle soreness and reduce the likelihood of injury — plus throughout ...

Just about everyone could benefit from adding more upper back stretches to their routine. While upper back pain isn't as common as lower back pain, factors like stress, poor posture, and muscle strain ...

Once you've worked your way through the best stretches for your upper back (not to mention your shoulders and hamstrings), you may want something for your lower back as well. Here are some stretches ...

A lot of us struggle with back pain, whether it’s a knot in the shoulder, a tight lower back, kink in the neck, or generalized pain in difficult-to-reach locations. Eighty percent of us will ...

How often do you stretch?Cassie Murphy, a Flexologist at StretchLab in Wellesley, says whatever your answer, it's probably not enough."A lot of people think like, okay, once a week, once a month, but ...

Certain types of workouts can also lead to hamstring tightness. Ofori-Atta says runners are especially prone because of the ...

Jamelah McGill, the creator of Mind Over Impulse Fitness, shared tips on how stretching can help relieve stress, especially heading into the weekend. McGill emphasized the importance of stretching for ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

While many of us think about stretching as something to do after a run or a strength-training session, lower-impact activities like walking can cause muscle stiffness or soreness, too. Even shorter ...

In November, I ran the New York City marathon for the first time. In the months leading up to the race, I consistently prioritized one thing in my training regimen, even more than running: stretching.