While the experts we consulted recommended cushioned shoes to maximize shock absorption, some people with sciatica report that cushioning makes their flare-ups worse. Instead, they find flat shoes to ...

Stronger glutes help you sprint faster and turn quicker, according to Weissman. Meanwhile, in yoga, the glutes facilitate balance in different poses, she says. Plus, when your glutes are strong, you ...

1. Lie on your stomach and place your hands directly under your shoulders with your palms flat on the floor. 2. Press up, ...

After 40, the most effective exercises aren’t about doing more – they’re about doing what delivers the greatest return. While it’s hard to name one exercise that suits everyone, the ideal choice ...

Flexibility is the ability of your joints to move through their full range of motion without pain or stiffness. It also refers to the pliability of the muscles that support the joints. Flexible ...

You can apply ice to your hamstring 2-3 times a day for about 20 minutes to decrease swelling. Make sure you get rest and do not move your injured leg to help with recovery. Take non-steroidal ...

If you don’t have the flexibility to cross your elbows over in front of your chest, you can try an alternative approach—by ...

Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK Correspondence to Sarah Hanson, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, UK; s.hanson{at}uea ...